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Smart Woman

  • 1948
  • Approved
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
320
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Brian Aherne, Constance Bennett, Michael O'Shea, and Barry Sullivan in Smart Woman (1948)
GangsterLegal DramaPolitical DramaWorkplace DramaCrimeDramaMysteryRomance

A crusading district attorney, Robert Larrimore, butts heads in court with defense attorney Paula Rogers.A crusading district attorney, Robert Larrimore, butts heads in court with defense attorney Paula Rogers.A crusading district attorney, Robert Larrimore, butts heads in court with defense attorney Paula Rogers.

  • Director
    • Edward A. Blatt
  • Writers
    • Leon Gutterman
    • Edwin V. Westrate
    • Adela Rogers St. Johns
  • Stars
    • Brian Aherne
    • Constance Bennett
    • Barry Sullivan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    320
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edward A. Blatt
    • Writers
      • Leon Gutterman
      • Edwin V. Westrate
      • Adela Rogers St. Johns
    • Stars
      • Brian Aherne
      • Constance Bennett
      • Barry Sullivan
    • 12User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Top Cast68

    Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne
    • Robert Larrimore
    Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett
    • Paula Rogers
    Barry Sullivan
    Barry Sullivan
    • Frank McCoy
    Michael O'Shea
    Michael O'Shea
    • Johnny Simons
    James Gleason
    James Gleason
    • Sam Corkle
    Otto Kruger
    Otto Kruger
    • D.A. Bradley Wayne
    Isobel Elsom
    Isobel Elsom
    • Mrs. Rogers
    Richard Lyon
    Richard Lyon
    • Rusty Rogers
    Selena Royle
    Selena Royle
    • Mrs. Wayne
    Taylor Holmes
    Taylor Holmes
    • Dr. Jasper
    John Litel
    John Litel
    • Clark
    Nita Hunter
    • Patty Wayne
    Netta Packer
    Netta Packer
    • Undetermined Minor Role
    • (scenes deleted)
    Walter Walker
    • Undetermined Minor Role
    • (scenes deleted)
    Iris Adrian
    Iris Adrian
    • Newspaper Columnist
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Policeman in Courtroom
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Ames
    Jimmy Ames
    • Bellhop
    • (uncredited)
    Phil Arnold
    Phil Arnold
    • Husband
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edward A. Blatt
    • Writers
      • Leon Gutterman
      • Edwin V. Westrate
      • Adela Rogers St. Johns
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews12

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In this movie, James Gleason plays a character named 'Sam Corkle'. In Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) and Down to Earth (1947), he plays a character named 'Max Corkle'.
    • Quotes
      • Paula Rogers: An indictment is not a conviction.
    • Connections
      Featured in Falcon Crest: Dark Passion (1987)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 30, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mujer inteligente
    • Production company
      • Constance Bennett Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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