"The Story of a Woman's Bitter Victory"

1950

1h 38m

6.6(8 votes)

Drama

Overview

Two sisters fall in love with the same man. After the wedding, the new husband realizes he may have married the wrong sister.

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14 members

Acting

Robert Cummings

Bill Prentice

Acting

Lizabeth Scott

Jane Langley

Acting

Diana Lynn

Nancy Langley

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Eve Arden

Tommy Thompson

Acting

Ray Collins

Dr. Fredericks

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Frank McHugh

Ben, Bartender

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Stanley Ridges

Dr. P.J. 'Phil' Winston

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Louis Jean Heydt

Dr. Carter, Psychiatrist

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John Bromfield

Dr. Clark

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Kristine Miller

Miss Williams, Bridesmaid

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Kasey Rogers

Tina, Bridesmaid

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Lora Lee Michel

Betsy

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Carol Channing

Mrs. Peters (uncredited)

Acting

Carole Mathews

Unknown Role

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