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The Strange Woman
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The Strange Woman

(1946)Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer100 minDrama, Thriller, History
“The book that was talked of in a Whisper!”

Jenny Hager (Hedy Lamarr) grows up poor in early 19th century New England and learns young that her beauty can get her what nothing else will. As a grown woman she sets about seducing and deceiving the men around her, among them the timber merchant Isaiah Poster (Gene Lockhart) and his son Ephraim (Louis Hayward). Edgar G. Ulmer, working from Ben Ames Williams's novel, lets her ambition play out in a historical melodrama made on a modest budget.

Hedy Lamarras Jenny Hager
George Sandersas John Evered
Louis Haywardas Ephraim Poster
Gene Lockhartas Isaiah Poster
Hillary Brookeas Meg Saladine
Rhys Williamsas Deacon Adams
June Storeyas Lena Tempest
Moroni Olsenas Rev. Thatcher
Olive Blakeneyas Mrs. Hollis
Kathleen Lockhartas Mrs. Partridge
Alan Napieras Judge Henry Saladine
Dennis Hoeyas Tim Hager
EAEd Agrestias Congregation Member (uncredited)
JAJohn Albanas Congregation Member (uncredited))
Fred Aldrichas Sailor in Saloon (uncredited)
Jessie Arnoldas Mrs. Thatcher (uncredited)
Frank Bakeras Congregation Member (uncredited)
EBEdward Bibyas Mr. Patridge (uncredited)
Clancy Cooperas Lumberjack (uncredited)
Ralph Dunnas Lumberjack (uncredited)
HEHarry Evansas Congregation Member (uncredited)
Edith Evansonas Mrs. Coggins (uncredited)
Al Fergusonas Lumberjack (uncredited)
Fred Grahamas Street Rowdy (uncredited)