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The Paradine Case

The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.

★ 6.3 1947 114 min DramaMysteryRomance

In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.

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Released in 1947, The Paradine Case sits inside the 1940s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1947-12-29
TMDB score
6.3/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Vanguard Films, Selznick International Pictures
Topicsfemme fatalefilm noirlawyerblack and white

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