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The Bigamist

The Bigamist

Wanted by two women!

19536.41h 20m

Overview

San Francisco businessman Harry Graham and his wife and business partner, Eve, are in the process of adopting a child. When private investigator Mr. Jordan uncovers the fact that Graham has another wife, Phyllis, and a small child in Los Angeles, he confesses everything.

Directed by Ida Lupino
Written by Lou Schor, Collier Young, Lawrence B. Marcus
Produced by Collier Young
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Top Cast

Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine

Eve Graham

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino

Phyllis Martin

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Harry Graham / Harrison Graham

Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn

Mr. Jordan

Kenneth Tobey

Kenneth Tobey

Tom Morgan, Defense Attorney

Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Mrs. Connelley

Peggy Maley

Peggy Maley

Phone Operator

Lilian Fontaine

Lilian Fontaine

Miss Higgins, Landlady

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Matt Dennis

Himself, Singer

John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Judge

Themes & Keywords

infidelitydouble lifejudgesan francisco, californiaadoptionbigamylos angeles, californiatraveling salesmanwoman director

About The Bigamist

The Bigamist is a drama, romance film released in 1953 exploring themes of infidelity, double life, judge, san francisco, california, adoption, bigamy. Directed by Ida Lupino, it stars Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino, Edmond O'Brien. San Francisco businessman Harry Graham and his wife and business partner, Eve, are in the process of adopting a child. When private investigator Mr. Jordan uncovers the fact that Graham has another wife, Phyllis, and a small child in Los Angeles, he confesses everything.

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