Sleep, My Love

Sleep, My Love

Sleep, My Love

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Sleep, My Love

"...the most terrifying words a man ever whispered to a woman!"

1948

1h 37m

6.3(53 votes)

Thriller

Mystery

Drama

Overview

A woman wakes up in the middle of the night on board a train, but she can't remember how she got there. Danger and suspense ensue.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

Alison Courtland

Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings

Bruce Elcott

Don Ameche

Don Ameche

Richard W. Courtland

Rita Johnson

Rita Johnson

Barby

George Coulouris

George Coulouris

Charles Vernay

Queenie Smith

Queenie Smith

Grace Vernay

Ralph Morgan

Ralph Morgan

Dr. Rhinehart

Keye Luke

Keye Luke

Jimmie Lin

Fred Nurney

Fred Nurney

Haskins

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Detective Sergeant Strake

Creative team

Directed by: Douglas Sirk
Written by: St. Clair McKelway
Leo Rosten
Produced by: Ralph Cohn
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

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