No Man of Her Own
No Man of Her Own

No Man of Her Own

1950Movie98 minEnglish

A penniless pregnant woman adopts the identity of a rich woman killed in a train crash.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Mitchell LeisenGenres: Film Noir, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A married department store clerk, unhappy with her predictable life, is drawn into a dangerous deception. After a chance encounter with a charming gambler, she assumes the identity of a woman who has died in a train crash to escape her mundane existence. However, this new life quickly unravels as she becomes entangled with her late husband's past and faces escalating threats.

Critical Reception

No Man of Her Own is generally considered a solid, albeit somewhat conventional, entry into the film noir genre. While it may not reach the dizzying heights of some of its more celebrated contemporaries, it's often praised for its stylish direction, Barbara Stanwyck's compelling performance, and its tense, suspenseful atmosphere. Audiences and critics alike tend to appreciate its darker themes and noir sensibilities.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and classic film noir elements.
  • Barbara Stanwyck delivers a strong, nuanced performance as a woman trapped by her choices.
  • The plot offers effective suspense and a compelling, if somewhat familiar, tale of deception.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

This film marked the final collaboration between director Mitchell Leisen and star Barbara Stanwyck, who had previously worked together on several successful films, including 'Remember the Night' and 'Ball of Fire'.

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John Chard

John Chard

Identity it's a crisis can't you see! No Man of Her Own is directed by Mitchell Leisen and adapted to screenplay by Sally Benson and Catherine Turney from the novel "I Married a Dead Man" written by William Irish (Cornell Woolrich. It st...