Cast: Edith Barrett
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Edith Barrett. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 16
I Walked with a Zombie
1943 · Movie · 69 min. · United States
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
Strangers in the Night
1944 · Movie · 56 min. · United States
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...
—
Not rated
—
Not rated
You Can't Escape Forever
1942 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
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....
—
Not rated
—
Not rated
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...
—
Not rated
—
Not rated
Always a Bridesmaid
1943 · Movie · 61 min. · United States
Direction Erle C. Kenton
Cast The Andrews Sisters · Patty Andrews · Maxene Andrews · Laverne Andrews
—
Not rated
—
Not rated
Alfred Hitchcock presents: The Night the World Ended (TV)
1957 · Movie · 25 min. · United States
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...
—
Not rated
—
Not rated
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...
—
Not rated
—
Not rated
Alfred Hitchcock presents: A Man Greatly Beloved (TV)
1957 · Movie · 25 min. · United States
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.
—
Not rated
—
Not rated
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...
—
Not rated
—
Not rated
Northwest Passage (TV Series)
1958 · Series · 25 min. · United States
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...
—
Not rated
—
Not rated