No Man of Her Own

1950
A
1h 38m

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7.4/10

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Barbara Stanwyck, Lyle Bettger, and John Lund in No Man of Her Own (1950)

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Film Noir Drama Romance

A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad-crash victim and starts a new life with the woman's wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad-crash victim and starts a new life with the woman's wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad-crash victim and starts a new life with the woman's wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.

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Trivia
In-joke: The character played by Barbara Stanwyck is named Helen Ferguson; this is the real name of one of best-known Hollywood publicists of the era, who also represented Stanwyck.

Goofs
Patrice decides to go to the Country Club dance with Bill at short notice. Such an event would be limited to members and invited guests. Yet Steven Morley, who does not move in that social circle, is in attendance and makes contact with Patrice.

Quotes
Bill Harkness: [returns to car after dumping a dead body onto a moving train] He stayed on, caught on the catwalk or whatever it is, but his hat came off.
Helen Ferguson: Don't.

Alternate versions
This film was published in Italy in an DVD anthology entitled "L'uomo con il mantello", distributed by DNA Srl. The film has been re-edited with the contribution of the film history scholar Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available in streaming on some platforms.

Connections
Featured in Film Review: Changing Faces (1968)

Soundtracks
Molly Malone
(uncredited)
Authorship debated
Performed by Bill on the piano

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7/10

Good film noir

Barbara Stanwyck plays Helen Ferguson--pregnant and penniless deserted by her ex Steve (Lyle Bettger). On a train she meets Patrice Harkness (Phyllis Thaxter) and her husband Hugh (Richard Denning). Patrice is also pregnant and going to see Hugh's parents who have never seen her before. Then the train crashes. Patrice and Hugh are killed and everybody mistakes Helen for Patrice. She goes along with it for her child. Then her ex shows up in town with blackmail on his mind.

Based on the excellent novel "I Married A Dead Man" by Cornell Woolrich. Now the plot is more than a little ridiculous but this movie (like the novel) is so beautifully done you don't notice. It's shot in beautiful black and white (which fits the mood) and has good acting--especially by Stanwyck. Technically she's too old for the role (she was 45 when she played this) but she's so good that you overlook it. She has a GREAT scene when she realizes what she has to do to get rid of Steve. The look on her face was perfect! When I first saw this in a revival theatre the audience laughed and applauded when that scene came on. The movie looks great with beautiful settings. Also fun to see Thaxter and Denning early in their careers. A very good unsung film noir. Recommended.

Do NOT see the 1996 redo movie called "Mrs. Winterbourne". They turn it into an (unfunny) comedy!