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Chaînes du destin

Original title: No Man of Her Own
  • 1950
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
3.2K
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Barbara Stanwyck and John Lund in Chaînes du destin (1950)
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Film NoirDramaRomance

A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad-crash victim and starts a new life with the woman's wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad-crash victim and starts a new life with the woman's wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad-crash victim and starts a new life with the woman's wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.

  • Director
    • Mitchell Leisen
  • Writers
    • Sally Benson
    • Catherine Turney
    • Cornell Woolrich
  • Stars
    • Barbara Stanwyck
    • John Lund
    • Jane Cowl
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mitchell Leisen
    • Writers
      • Sally Benson
      • Catherine Turney
      • Cornell Woolrich
    • Stars
      • Barbara Stanwyck
      • John Lund
      • Jane Cowl
    • 57User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck
    • Helen Ferguson
    John Lund
    John Lund
    • Bill Harkness
    Jane Cowl
    Jane Cowl
    • Mrs. Harkness
    Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter
    • Patrice Harkness
    Lyle Bettger
    Lyle Bettger
    • Stephen Morley
    Henry O'Neill
    Henry O'Neill
    • Mr. Harkness
    Richard Denning
    Richard Denning
    • Hugh Harkness
    Carole Mathews
    Carole Mathews
    • Blonde
    Harry Antrim
    Harry Antrim
    • Ty Winthrop
    Catherine Craig
    Catherine Craig
    • Rosalie Baker
    Esther Dale
    Esther Dale
    • Josie
    Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone
    • Plain-Clothes-Man
    Griff Barnett
    Griff Barnett
    • Dr. Parker
    Jean Andren
    • Louise Russell
    • (uncredited)
    Georgia Backus
    Georgia Backus
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Virginia Brissac
    Virginia Brissac
    • Justice of the Peace's Wife
    • (uncredited)
    Ivan Browning
    • Porter
    • (uncredited)
    Ashley Cowan
    • Justice of the Peace's Son
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mitchell Leisen
    • Writers
      • Sally Benson
      • Catherine Turney
      • Cornell Woolrich
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    8MartinTeller

    No Man of Her Own (1950)

    A case of mistake identity turns into a grand deception as a new mother tries to secure a better life for her child. The premise is similar to THE HOUSE ON TELEGRAPH HILL (minus the concentration camp angle, of course). A bit predictable and a bit far-fetched, but Stanwyck's performance sells it completely, and Leisen shows a dedication to the material, bringing what might have been a rather hokey women's weepie to life. The drama is compelling from start to finish, with measured pacing and excellent camera-work. The situation keeps ratcheting up to a tense climax. Lyle Bettger is pretty great as the slimy antagonist, as is Jane Cowl as the benevolent grand dame of the household (John Lund once again comes off rather bland). If the ending seems a bit too convenient, at least it provides for a really satisfying callback.
    9josephbrando

    Lifetime TV Meets Film Noir...

    ...and I say that with the highest form of flattery. This nail-biter is tightly directed, moves along at a nice swift pace and never drags for even a moment. Barbara Stanwyck gives one of the finest performances I have seen by her and the rest of the cast is all around excellent as well. After Helen Ferguson is left pregnant and penniless by her jerkoff of a boyfriend (the dreamy and steamy Lyle Bettger), a series of events leaves her mistaken for the widow of a rich man. The family takes her in and the brother of her alleged widow (played by handsome John Lund) falls in love with her and everything is hunky-dory - that is, until the jerkoff ex-boyfriend comes back and starts all kinds of trouble. The cherry on top of the whipped cream here is a lovely and sympathetic performance by Jane Cowl as the mother-in-law. A classic soapy film noir!
    bdhammond46

    Good movie, great acting

    I really like this movie. OK, so the plot is unbelievable. When you've got good acting and excellent directing you can overlook it all. I especially like Lyle Bettger's portrayal of the heel boyfriend and blackmailer and Jane Cowl as the kindly mother in law. And what can you say about Barbara Stanwyck that hasn't been said - steady, compelling, convincing. She's the best.

    There's one line in the movie that always makes me laugh. After Barbara has her baby, the doctor and nurse are talking about her progress and agree "if she continues to do well, she can see the baby in a couple of weeks". In our 21st century experience of instant parent/baby bonding, this seems so bizarre!
    9iamkendavis

    Barbara Stanwyck, John Lund - What more could you want

    I love this film. I first saw it when I was 10 and always remembered the story and feel of it. This is wonderful noir, with the kind of plot that keeps one enthralled until the final frame.

    All the performers deliver: Stanwyck moves from a tragic character with little hope, through loss, the turmoil of deceit to happiness. This was a strong performance for her; John Lund perfectly portrays a man in conflict. Jane Cowl and Catherine Craig are almost a perfect sparing pair as the mother and the maid, their sarcasm to each other provides the humour scattered through the film.

    The atmosphere and mood of the latter part of this film is perfectly captured in black and white. It makes you realize the role shooting a film in black and white played in this genre.

    If you have not seen this film, do yourself a favour AND SEE IT.
    7David-240

    A little silly, but enjoyable.

    Top notch performances from Barbara Stanwyck and Jane Cowl make this film worthwhile. The plot's a bit silly - but these two extraordinary actors make it all seem utterly convincing. Moody cinematography and strong direction help too. Interesting to see the same story turn up a few years ago as "Mrs Winterbourne" with Ricki Lake and Shirley MacLaine in the Stanwyck and Cowl roles respectively. A less serious treatment, but also less successful.

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    • Trivia
      In-joke: The character played by Barbara Stanwyck is named Helen Ferguson; this is the real name of one of best-known Hollywood publicists of the era, who also represented Stanwyck.
    • Goofs
      Patrice decides to go to the Country Club dance with Bill at short notice. Such an event would be limited to members and invited guests. Yet Steven Morley, who does not move in that social circle, is in attendance and makes contact with Patrice.
    • Quotes

      Bill Harkness: [returns to car after dumping a dead body onto a moving train] He stayed on, caught on the catwalk or whatever it is, but his hat came off.

      Helen Ferguson: Don't.

    • Alternate versions
      This film was published in Italy in an DVD anthology entitled "L'uomo con il mantello", distributed by DNA Srl. The film has been re-edited with the contribution of the film history scholar Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available in streaming on some platforms.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film Review: Changing Faces (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Molly Malone
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      [Performed by Bill on the piano]

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 1951 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La mentira candente
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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