That Certain Woman

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That Certain Woman

Released Sep 18, 1937

1h 33m

Drama

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After the death of her gangster husband, Mary Donnell (Bette Davis) starts working as a secretary for lawyer Lloyd Rogers (Ian Hunter), who quickly develops feelings for her despite his marriage. Then Mary meets Jack (Henry Fonda), and they elope, but their brief bliss is interrupted by Jack's father, who pursues an annulment. Nine months later, Mary bears Jack's child, but Jack has a new wife who suffered injuries in an accident. Mary must face the many challenges that come her way.

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Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy)

Esquire Magazine

Bette Davis, she suffers, and she suffers, and she gives, and she gives. But you can't blame her for the story. The director, Edmund Colliding, wrote it himself.

Apr 17, 2020

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Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

It's rather an old story, but Bette Davis' high-tension performance gives it a certain vitality.

Jul 22, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

If you like the pic, it's clearly because of Bette Davis.

Rated: C+

May 17, 2011

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Steve D

A tough but worthy watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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acsdoug D

I was a bit torn on this. I like Bette Davis and 1930s melodramas too. However, this one is just not all that good. The dialog is fine, the story is just too weak.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/07/23

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Audience Member

I always love movies with Bette Davis in it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

good rom-dram heats up chemistry between fonda and davis for next year's 'jezebel"

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

That Certain Woman starring my all time favorite Bette Davis from 1937 is a good Warner Bros film. This film teams Henry Fonda alongside Bette Davis as a couple whom face many obsticles. She has a passed with a man on the wrong side of the law and is not allowed to move on from it. Check this out film buffs!!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Standard weepie elevated by Bette and Henry. Anita Louise steals her one scene with some of the best acting she ever did.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Edmund Goulding

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Bette Davis

Mary Donnell

Henry Fonda

Jack V. Merrick, Jr.

Ian Hunter

Lloyd Rogers

Anita Louise

Florence "Flip" Carson Merrick

Donald Crisp

Jack V. Merrick Sr.

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Synopsis

After the death of her gangster husband, Mary Donnell (Bette Davis) starts working as a secretary for lawyer Lloyd Rogers (Ian Hunter), who quickly develops feelings for her despite his marriage. Then Mary meets Jack (Henry Fonda), and they elope, but their brief bliss is interrupted by Jack's father, who pursues an annulment. Nine months later, Mary bears Jack's child, but Jack has a new wife who suffered injuries in an accident. Mary must face the many challenges that come her way.

Director: Edmund Goulding
Producer: Robert Lord
Screenwriter: Edmund Goulding
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: First National Pictures, Warner Bros.
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 18, 1937, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 12, 2017
Runtime: 1h 33m

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