A Stolen Life

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A Stolen Life

Released Jul 6, 1946

1h 47m

Drama

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Reserved Kate Bosworth (Bette Davis) returns home to Cape Cod to work on her painting, and meets and falls in love with young engineer Bill Emerson (Glenn Ford), who is working at the lighthouse for the summer. When Bill meets Kate's twin, Pat, he mistakes her for Kate and is confused by and drawn to her charged sensuality. Heartbroken when Bill marries Pat, Kate buries herself in her work and the coaching of angry artist Karnock (Dane Clark), until an improbable situation arises involving Bill.

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Dennis Schwartz

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This unbelievable but enjoyable drama with a New England setting, is Bette Davis's first and last film as a producer.

Rated: B

Feb 1, 2015

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jun 27, 2005

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Julian S

Two Bette Davis roles for the price of one—predictable and slightly surreal, yet that’s precisely what lends it its charm.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Steve D

Davis's great work makes it really engaging.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Frances H

Vwrrw Davis' acting was good, but the movie didn't get into how the life was stolen until after half the movie was past, although you could say that the first part really showed how the evil twin had stolen the meek twin's life first!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 01 hour: and 47 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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deke p

1946! VERY interesting premise: Young BETTY DAVIS still adorable, great actress. twin sisters. 1 drowns. Oher takes her identity cuz loves the dead sis's husband. Ending was abrupt, but happily resolves sitch. GLENN FORD. WALTER BRENNAN as usual. CHARLES RUGGLES. BRUCE BENNETT. & DANE whasisame as unbelievably rude artist. Predictable complications ensue. Never heard before saw on THE MOVIE CHANNEL, April 2021.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

A very nice classic Bette Davis movie with a great supporting cast. Well done!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Curtis Bernhardt

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Bette Davis

Kate Bosworth

Glenn Ford

Bill Emerson

Dane Clark

Karnock

Walter Brennan

Eben Folger

Charlie Ruggles

Freddie Linley

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Synopsis

Reserved Kate Bosworth (Bette Davis) returns home to Cape Cod to work on her painting, and meets and falls in love with young engineer Bill Emerson (Glenn Ford), who is working at the lighthouse for the summer. When Bill meets Kate's twin, Pat, he mistakes her for Kate and is confused by and drawn to her charged sensuality. Heartbroken when Bill marries Pat, Kate buries herself in her work and the coaching of angry artist Karnock (Dane Clark), until an improbable situation arises involving Bill.

Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Producer: Bette Davis
Screenwriter: Catherine Turney
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 6, 1946, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 22, 2017
Runtime: 1h 47m

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