The Quiet Woman
The Quiet Woman

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The Quiet Woman

1951
Movie
71 min
English

The former wife of a criminal moves to a coastal town and takes over the running of a bar known as The Quiet Woman. She becomes outraged when she discovers the previous owner had allowed local smugglers to use it as a base. She soon has become romantically involved with one of the smugglers, which causes enormous problems when a customs officer turns up, followed closely by her former husband.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: John SturgesGenres: Drama, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A former actress, now married to a wealthy but ailing man, becomes entangled in a web of suspicion and deceit when a private investigator begins looking into her past. As she tries to protect her reputation and her future, she finds herself caught between a dangerous ex-lover and a suspicious husband's associates. The investigation unearths secrets that threaten to destroy her carefully constructed life.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Quiet Woman' received modest attention, with critics noting its competent direction and Ann Sothern's strong performance in a dramatic role that contrasted with her usual comedic work. While not a major critical or commercial success, it is recognized as a solid example of post-war film noir, appreciated for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective storytelling within the genre's conventions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Ann Sothern's compelling dramatic turn.

  • Noted for its effective, suspenseful film noir atmosphere.

  • Considered a competent, though not groundbreaking, genre piece.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Despite being known for her comedic roles, Ann Sothern delivered a critically noted dramatic performance in 'The Quiet Woman', showcasing her versatility as an actress.

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John Chard

John Chard

I'm glad to see that you do something else besides smuggling. The Quiet Woman is directed by John Gilling and Gilling writes the screenplay from a story by Ruth Adams. It stars Derek Bond, Jane Hylton, Dora Bryan, Michael Balfour, Dian...