Woman in Hiding

Woman in Hiding

Year: 1950

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

DramaCrimeThrillerRomance

Hounded for money, pursued for love, and hunted by a killer, mill‑heiress Deborah Chandler Clark is believed dead after a freak car accident. In truth she survived, though badly harmed, and after uncovering a terrifying secret about her new husband she goes into hiding, fearing he will find her. When a former GI who recognizes her returns, she must decide if she can trust him.

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Location

Clarksville, Raleigh, Knoxville, Angel's Cove

Clarksville is a North Carolina mill town that anchors the tragedy, where power, family name, and money collide. The pursuit threads its way from the town's river banks to roaming mountain roads and across states to Raleigh, Knoxville, and even the Californian coastal dream of Angel's Cove. The setting contrasts small-town pride with a dangerous search for truth and survival.

🏞️ Small-town setting 🌊 River setting 🏭 Mill town backdrop

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Main Characters – Woman in Hiding (1950)

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Deborah Chandler Clark (Ida Lupino)

A young woman who endures suspicion after her husband is accused of murdering her father. Resourceful and deeply afraid, she uses deception as a shield to outpace a determined killer and to seek justice, even when the truth seems out of reach.

💔 Drama 🧭 Survival 🌫️ Mystery

Selden Clark (Stephen McNally)

A brutish, controlling mill heir who resents Deborah and will stop at nothing to keep his secrets safe. His charm masks a ruthlessness that turns personal tragedy into calculated danger for everyone around him.

💼 Power 💔 Jealousy 🗝️ Control

Keith Ramsey (Howard Duff)

A bored ex-soldier who becomes entangled with Deborah for romantic reasons and for a windfall reward. He oscillates between genuine protection and self-interest, and his pursuit of Deborah reveals a wary yet hopeful ally.

🎖️ Ex-soldier 💘 Romance 🧭 Pursuit

Patricia Monahan (Peggy Dow)

A jealous rival who implicates love and loyalty with deceit. Her claims about Clark intensify the danger and drive a core conflict in Deborah's fight for independence and safety.

💔 Jealousy 🎭 Manipulation 🕵️‍♀️ Suspicion

John Chandler (John Litel)

Deborah's stern mill-owning father, a figure of authority and tradition who disapproves of his daughter's romance. His disapproval triggers a cascade of events that culminate in tragedy.

👔 Patriarch ⚖️ Legacy 💼 Authority

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Major Themes – Woman in Hiding (1950)

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🕵️‍♀️ Identity

Deborah continually reshapes her identity to survive the pursuit, disguising herself and choosing new names to avoid capture. The danger forces a shift between who she is and who she must pretend to be. The film uses disguise and misdirection to probe how truth can be bent under fear and manipulation.

💔 Jealousy

The story centers on possessive love and control, with Selden Clark's brutality and Patricia Monahan's scheming underscoring a toxic mix of jealousy and power. This emotional heat drives decisions, endangering Deborah and others around her. The tension reveals how love can morph into threat when trust is broken.

🔥 Risk and Escape

Deborah's flight across towns and trains is a high-stakes gamble for freedom. Each close call—on the mountainside, in hotel corridors, and during tense confrontations—tests endurance and wit. The theme shows how pursuit becomes a test of will to survive and find a safer future.

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