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A Double Life is a 1947 film noir which tells the story of an actor whose mind becomes affected by the character he portrays. The movie starred Ronald Colman and Signe Hasso. It was directed by George Cukor and written for the screen by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin. Ronald Colman won the Academy Award as best actor for his performance in this film.
Original Release
12/25/1947
US Release
12/25/1947
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ronald Colman | Anthony John |
Signe Hasso | Brita |
Edmond O'Brien | Bill Friend |
Shelley Winters | Pat Kroll |
Ray Collins | Victor Donlan |
Philip Loeb | Max Lasker |
Millard Mitchell | Al Cooley |
Joe Sawyer | Pete Bonner |
Charles La Torre | Stellini |
Whit Bissell | Dr. Stauffer |
Directors
Writers
Ruth Gordon, Garson Kanin, William Shakespeare
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ronald Colman | Anthony John |
Signe Hasso | Brita |
Edmond O'Brien | Bill Friend |
Shelley Winters | Pat Kroll |
Ray Collins | Victor Donlan |
Philip Loeb | Max Lasker |
Millard Mitchell | Al Cooley |
Joe Sawyer | Pete Bonner |
Charles La Torre | Stellini |
Whit Bissell | Dr. Stauffer |
John Drew Colt | Stage Manager |
Peter M. Thompson | Asst. Stage Manager |
Elizabeth Dunne | Gladys |
Alan Edmiston | Rex |
Art Smith | Wigmaker |
Sid Tomack | Wigmaker |
Wilton Graff | Dr. Mervin |
Harlan Briggs | Oscar Bernard |
Claire Carleton | Waitress |
Betsy Blair | Girl in Wig Shop |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Michael Kanin | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1948 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
1948 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
1948 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated |
1948 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Won |
1948 | Golden Globe | Best Actor | Won |