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Titre original : A Woman's Face

1941
Approved
1h 46min

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7,2/10

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A female blackmailer with a disfiguring facial scar meets a plastic surgeon who offers her the possibility of looking like a normal woman.

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Film Noir Drama Thriller

Une femme maître-chanteur défigurée par une cicatrice fait la connaissance d'un chirurgien esthétique qui lui offre la possibilité d'avoir un visage normal.Une femme maître-chanteur défigurée par une cicatrice fait la connaissance d'un chirurgien esthétique qui lui offre la possibilité d'avoir un visage normal.Une femme maître-chanteur défigurée par une cicatrice fait la connaissance d'un chirurgien esthétique qui lui offre la possibilité d'avoir un visage normal.

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7,2/10

3,9 k

MA NOTE

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Anecdotes
Director George Cukor wanted Anna's recital of her life story to be done in a tired, mechanical fashion, so he had Joan Crawford repeat the multiplication tables over and over until he got the monotonous tone he was looking for. Then, he rolled the cameras.

Gaffes
When Anna visits Barring, he pours himself a drink and places it on the table without drinking it. On the following cut after speaking with Anna, he again picks up the bottle and pours himself a drink.

Citations
Anna Holm: I never make generous gestures.

Versions alternatives
There is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA Srl: "VOLTO DI DONNA (1941) + DONNE (1939) + Le cargo maudit (1940)" (3 Films on a single DVD), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.

Connexions
Featured in You Can't Fool a Camera (1941)

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8/10

George Cukor at his best

"A Woman's Face" is a film that shows George Cukor, one of the best film directors of all times, at the top of his profession. In fact, this film precedes probably his "Gaslight", which might be one of his best movies he directed. The screen play is by another man who had a knack for adapting theater material for the screen, Donald Ogden Stewart. The combination of both these men give the viewer a film with a rich texture.

This film belongs to Joan Crawford, who carries it with style and panache. This role ranks as one of the most complex Ms. Crawford ever played in the movies. Her characterization was molded by Mr. Cukor who clearly understood how to get a good performance from his star. In fact, Ana Holm, is one of the best things Ms. Crawford portrayed in the movies and she is seen without the excessive makeup.

Conrad Veidt is also one of the assets of the film. He is perfect for his part and holds his own playing against Joan Crawford. Melvyn Douglas, on the other hand, doesn't fare as well, perhaps because of the way his character is written. There are also wonderful performances by Richard Nicholas who is seen as the young boy Lars-Erik. Marjorie Main. Osa Masser, and Reginald Owen are seen in supporting roles.

The film is a must see for all Joan Crawford and George Cukor fans.