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Feature film — 1952

Sudden Fear (1952)

7.21h 52mThriller — Crime

Actor Lester Blaine has all but landed the lead in Myra Hudson's new play when Myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesn't look like a romantic leading man. On a train from New York to San Francisco, Blaine sets out to prove Myra wrong...by romancing her. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulterior motive?

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A high-signal pick with 148 votes.

Joseph Kaufman Productions

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Director: David Miller

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Cast & crew

Joan Crawford as Myra Hudson Blaine

Joan Crawford

Myra Hudson Blaine

Jack Palance as Lester Blaine

Jack Palance

Lester Blaine

Gloria Grahame as Irene Neves

Gloria Grahame

Irene Neves

Bruce Bennett as Steve Kearney

Bruce Bennett

Steve Kearney

Virginia Huston as Ann Taylor

Virginia Huston

Ann Taylor

Mike Connors as Junior Kearney

Mike Connors

Junior Kearney

Bess Flowers as Party Guest (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Party Guest (uncredited)

Harold Miller as Reception Guest (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Reception Guest (uncredited)

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Bert Stevens

Opera Patron (uncredited)

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