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Fatal Lady

Fatal Lady

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 15, 1936

Runtime

1h 13m

Genres

Mystery

Original Title

Fatal Lady

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures, Walter Wanger Productions

Director

Edward Ludwig

Description

On her debut as an opera star, Marion Stuart is interrogated and possibly implicated in the death of a male acquaintance. Released, although thoroughly shaken-up, Marion attempts to perform but loses her voice onstage. Humiliated, but driven to sing, she travels to South America under the assumed name of Maria Delasano, and works in an opera company under the tutelage of Feodor Glinka, who wants her to shun men and save herself for her art. Mary resists the persistent attentions of wealthy young Phil Roberts, who follows the company in hopes of marrying her. ...