After collapsing, disoriented, in a Los Angeles diner, Louise (Joan Crawford) recounts the events of her life to a psychiatrist. While working as a nurse for the wife of wealthy Dean Graham (Raymond Massey), she falls in love with the Grahams' neighbor, David (Van Heflin), who rejects her affection. Following the death of Dean's wife, Louise becomes the new Mrs. Graham, but her dangerous fixation on David continues. She grows increasingly unstable as her obsession leads to madness and violence.
Joan Crawford
Van Heflin
Raymond Massey
Geraldine Brooks
Director Curtis Bernhardt
Screenplay Silvia Richards, Ranald MacDougall
Producer Jerry Wald
Cinematography Joseph Valentine
Editing Rudi Fehr
Music Franz Waxman
Distributor Warner Bros.
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