Cast: Edith Barrett

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Edith Barrett. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast James Ellison · Frances Dee · Tom Conway · Edith Barrett

Synopsis I Walked with a Zombie (1943) follows the journey of Nurse Betsy Conwell, who accepts a job on the tropical island of St. Sebastian to care for Jessica, the ailing wife of plantation owner Paul Holland. Jessica's mental state has...

7.1

5K votes

7.1

5K votes

The Lady Gambles

1949 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Robert Preston · Stephen McNally · Edith Barrett

Synopsis The Lady Gambles (1949) follows the tale of Joan Boothe, who finds herself in the vibrant city of Las Vegas with her husband, a journalist named David. While David is deeply engrossed in his reporting duties, Joan decides to explore...

6.6

146 votes

6.6

146 votes

Ruthless

1948 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Edgar G. Ulmer

Cast Zachary Scott · Louis Hayward · Diana Lynn · Sydney Greenstreet

Synopsis Ruthless (1948) follows the story of Horace Vendig, a man who presents himself as a wealthy and generous benefactor to society. However, the truth behind his rise from a troubled and broken home reveals a starkly different reality. After being...

6.5

238 votes

6.5

238 votes

Ladies in Retirement

1941 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Ida Lupino · Louis Hayward · Evelyn Keyes · Elsa Lanchester

Synopsis Ladies in Retirement (1941) follows the story of a dedicated housekeeper who tends to a retired actress. Simultaneously, she attempts to care for her own two emotionally troubled sisters, leading to a series of intense and dramatic events.

6.4

145 votes

6.4

145 votes

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast William Terry · Virginia Grey · Helen Thimig · Edith Barrett

Synopsis Strangers in the Night (1944) follows the unsettling tale of an isolated and mentally unstable woman who creates an imaginary daughter and orchestrates a correspondence between this fictitious child and a Marine serving in the South Pacific. Upon his return...

6.2

188 votes

6.2

188 votes

The Ghost Ship

1943 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Richard Dix · Russell Wade · Edith Barrett · Ben Bard

Synopsis The Ghost Ship (1943) follows Tom Merriam, who joins the Altair as the third officer, serving under the command of Captain Stone. Initially, the relationship between the two seems promising, with Stone viewing Merriam as a younger reflection of himself...

5.8

357 votes

5.8

357 votes

Lady for a Night

1942 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Leigh Jason

Cast Joan Blondell · John Wayne · Ray Middleton · Philip Merivale

Synopsis Lady for a Night (1942) follows the story of Jenny Blake, a woman who runs a gambling boat and decides to leave her gambler boyfriend, Jack Morgan, to marry into high society. However, her new life takes a dramatic turn...

5.4

46 votes

5.4

46 votes

That's the Spirit

1945 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Peggy Ryan · Jack Oakie · June Vincent · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis That's the Spirit (1945) follows the tale of a vaudeville entertainer who, after passing away, finds a way to return and assist his wife and daughter. The family is under the oppressive control of a ruthless banker, and the performer's...

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Direction Jo Graham

Cast George Brent · Brenda Marshall · Gene Lockhart · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis You Can't Escape Forever (1942) follows Laurie, who collapses during the execution of Varney, unaware that he receives a last-minute pardon. She submits a report on his supposed demise and is reassigned to the "Bewildered Heart" column under Prudence Maddox....

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Molly and Me

1945 · Movie · 77 min. · United States

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Gracie Fields · Monty Woolley · Roddy McDowall · Reginald Gardiner

Synopsis Molly and Me (1945) follows the story of a lively and energetic actress who, in search of employment, takes on the role of a housekeeper for a stern and retired politician. Her vibrant presence and dynamic personality bring about a...

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Direction Jus Addiss

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Russell Collins · Harold J. Stone · Edith Barrett

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock presents: The Night the World Ended (TV) (1957) follows a journalist who decides to have some fun at the expense of a vagrant. He fabricates a phony news story claiming that the world will end that very night...

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Holiday for Sinners

1952 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Gerald Mayer

Cast Gig Young · Keenan Wynn · Janice Rule · William Campbell

Synopsis Holiday for Sinners (1952) follows the intertwining stories of three individuals from New Orleans whose lives converge during the final weekend of Mardi Gras. Dr. Jason Kent grapples with a pivotal decision: pursuing a renowned research opportunity that would require...

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Direction James Neilson

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Cedric Hardwicke · Evelyn Rudie · Hugh Marlowe

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock presents: A Man Greatly Beloved (TV) (1957) unfolds in a quaint Massachusetts town, where a bright and inquisitive young girl named Hildegarde Fell uncovers a hidden truth about the recently arrived, seemingly gruff John Anderson.

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Get Hep to Love

1942 · Movie · 71 min. · United States

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Gloria Jean · Donald O´Connor · Jane Frazee · Robert Paige

Synopsis Get Hep to Love (1942) follows the journey of a young, talented singer who, after escaping the harsh environment of her aunt's home, cleverly persuades a kind-hearted rural couple to take her in as their own. The story unfolds as...

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Direction Jacques Tourneur · Alan Crosland Jr. · George Waggner · Thomas Carr

Cast Keith Larsen · Buddy Ebsen · Don Burnett · Philip Tonge

Synopsis Northwest Passage (TV Series) (1958) follows the adventures of Major Robert Rogers, who leads "Rogers Rangers" in a quest to discover the rumored water route traversing the United States during the French and Indian War (1754-1759). Accompanying Rogers are Hunk...

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