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Erpressung

Originaltitel: A Woman's Face
  • 1941
  • Approved
  • 1 Std. 46 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
7,2/10
4067
IHRE BEWERTUNG
Joan Crawford in Erpressung (1941)
A female blackmailer with a disfiguring facial scar meets a plastic surgeon who offers her the possibility of looking like a normal woman.
trailer wiedergeben2:53
1 Video
43 Fotos
Film NoirDramaThriller

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuA female blackmailer with a disfiguring facial scar meets a plastic surgeon who offers her the possibility of looking like a normal woman.A female blackmailer with a disfiguring facial scar meets a plastic surgeon who offers her the possibility of looking like a normal woman.A female blackmailer with a disfiguring facial scar meets a plastic surgeon who offers her the possibility of looking like a normal woman.

  • Regie
    • George Cukor
  • Drehbuch
    • Francis de Croisset
    • Donald Ogden Stewart
    • Elliot Paul
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Joan Crawford
    • Melvyn Douglas
    • Conrad Veidt
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    7,2/10
    4067
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • George Cukor
    • Drehbuch
      • Francis de Croisset
      • Donald Ogden Stewart
      • Elliot Paul
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Joan Crawford
      • Melvyn Douglas
      • Conrad Veidt
    • 60Benutzerrezensionen
    • 27Kritische Rezensionen
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • Auszeichnungen
      • 3 wins total

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    Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford
    • Anna Holm
    Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas
    • Dr. Gustaf Segert
    Conrad Veidt
    Conrad Veidt
    • Torsten Barring
    Osa Massen
    Osa Massen
    • Vera Segert
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • Bernard Dalvik
    Albert Bassermann
    Albert Bassermann
    • Consul Magnus Barring
    Marjorie Main
    Marjorie Main
    • Emma Kristiansdotter
    Donald Meek
    Donald Meek
    • Herman Rundvik
    Connie Gilchrist
    Connie Gilchrist
    • Christina Dalvik
    Richard Nichols
    Richard Nichols
    • Lars-Erik
    Charles Quigley
    Charles Quigley
    • Eric
    Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre
    • Gusta
    Clifford Brooke
    Clifford Brooke
    • Wickman
    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • Defense Attorney
    Henry Kolker
    Henry Kolker
    • Judge
    Robert Warwick
    Robert Warwick
    • Associate Judge
    Gilbert Emery
    Gilbert Emery
    • Associate Judge
    Henry Daniell
    Henry Daniell
    • Public Prosecutor
    • Regie
      • George Cukor
    • Drehbuch
      • Francis de Croisset
      • Donald Ogden Stewart
      • Elliot Paul
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    Benutzerrezensionen60

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    modern_maiden

    She's a `cold-blooded, ruthless little Galatea' - or is she?

    This film may surpass even Joan Crawford's Oscar-winning performance in `Mildred Pierce' as the best of her career. `A Woman's Face' is part courtroom drama, part mystery, and unfolds in the form of flashbacks through the eyes of no less than half a dozen questionable characters. Crawford plays Anna Holm, a facially scarred woman whose disfigurement has led her to an embittered life of crime.

    Melvyn Douglas is perfectly cast as the handsome and heroic Dr. Segert, and Conrad Veidt plays Torsten Barring, the despicable charmer. Crawford's interpretation of a genuinely mean-spirited and heartless Anna develops into a complex character who wins our sympathy despite her evil intentions. It's a breath of fresh air to see Crawford not made up glamorously. There are no dazzling gowns or mascara-ed lashes to distract the viewer from Crawford's fabulous performance.

    With a brilliant supporting cast (including the adorable Richard Nichols as the 4 year-old Lars-Erik, and Marjorie Main as the suspicious housekeeper), `A Woman's Face' ranks among the best Crawford films of all time. It is a must-see for anyone who wishes to see a well-made, fascinating tale of intrigue, love and human frailty.
    8jotix100

    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.
    dougdoepke

    Good Story with Nail-Biter Climax

    This is a shaded Crawford performance, showing her dramatic range better than most. As the conflicted Anna, she goes through a number of emotional changes in subtle fashion. Defaced by a facial scar, Anna strikes back at the world by heading up a blackmail ring. Then, by chance, she meets up with cosmetic surgeon Dr, Segert (Douglas), who restores her underlying beauty. Too bad he's married.

    With the operation, Anna can now lead a normal life, except her cruel boyfriend Torsten (Veidt) has a hold on her, and dispatches Anna to kill his toddler nephew who stands to inherit the fortune Torsten would otherwise inherit. So what's she going to do now that she has a chance to lead a normal life. Will Torsten's hold cause a relapse into her former criminal life.

    The sleigh chase and roaring cataract below may be the most exciting sequence in any of Joan's many dramatic films. It's certainly the high point here. Douglas and Veidt are excellent in their roles; however, Massen's over the top as Douglas's unfaithful wife. On the whole, the MGM production is excellent, especially the ballroom scenes. However, some of the outdoor process shots and miniatures are sometimes apparent. Director Cukor's a little out of his usual sophisticated element, but keeps things moving seamlessly.

    Too bad the film has drifted around in the Crawford canon because it's one of Joan's best, both for her and for the audience.
    drednm

    Superb Joan Crawford

    Joan Crawford has one of her first great roles in this 1941 remake of a Swedish film that starred Ingrid Bergman. And she is superb. She plays a complex woman scarred in a fire caused by her drunken father. She has grown up as an outcast of society and turns to blackmailing as a way to make a living. Through a series of events she meets a plastic surgeon (Melvyn Douglas) who operates and transforms her life. But she is ensnared with villainous Conrad Veidt who wants to kill his nephew so he can inherit the family fortune.

    Part thriller part courtroom drama, A Woman's Face gives Crawford the kind of role that showed off all her talents as an actress. This film, along with Mildred Pierce, Possessed, and Humoresque, ranks as one of her best. The entire cast is top notch.

    Douglas is fine as the compassionate surgeon and Veidt is terrific as the murderous uncle. Marjorie Main has one of her best roles as the jealous housekeeper. Reginald Owen, Connie Gilchrist, and Donald Meek are Crawford's band of thieves. Albert Basserman is the old counsel. Richard Nichols is the cute kid. Osa Massen is Douglas' pig of a wife. Henry Kolker is the judge and Henry Daniell a lawyer.

    Great direction (George Cukor) and cinematography. Exciting sleigh race at the finale. But first and foremost this is a Joan Crawford picture. Why didn't she get Oscar nominated for this gem?
    8Box134

    An excellent movie!

    An exciting cast, an excellent story, excellent acting. Joan Crawford is perfect as a malevolent blackmailer who has a change of heart after her facial disfigurement is repaired.

    The story progresses in an interesting way, with the plot unfolding during a murder trial. Each witness builds the story line, and the script has many unexpected plot twists, making this film anything but predictable.

    This film is a good example of how skillful film makers create special effects without high-tech gadgetry. It's wonderful that we have films like this to show us what real movie-making is like.

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    • Wissenswertes
      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.
    • Patzer
      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.
    • Zitate

      Vera Segert: Gustaf. Gustaf. Can't I... Can't we... I made such a mistake.

      Dr. Gustaf Segert: I'm sorry, Vera.

      Vera Segert: Oh, but Gustaf... Just for one tiny little mistake?

      Dr. Gustaf Segert: Which one are you referring to?

      Vera Segert: Why that miserable little Robert... Oh, who else were you thinking of?

      Dr. Gustaf Segert: I was thinking of George.

      Vera Segert: Oh, I hate George now.

      Dr. Gustaf Segert: And wasn't there a man named Eric?

      Vera Segert: Oh Gustaf, next week is our anniversary.

      Dr. Gustaf Segert: You celebrate it, dear. I'm afraid I can't.

    • Alternative Versionen
      There is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA Srl: "VOLTO DI DONNA (1941) + DONNE (1939) + Die wunderbare Rettung (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.
    • Verbindungen
      Featured in You Can't Fool a Camera (1941)

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • Oktober 1949 (Westdeutschland)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Vereinigte Staaten
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Un rostro de mujer
    • Drehorte
      • Sun Valley, Idaho, USA(Snow scenes)
    • Produktionsfirma
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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      • 1.343.000 $ (geschätzt)
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      1 Stunde 46 Minuten
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