22 Oct 2004
Vera Drake
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Condemned Women
A sensational drama of girls in prison
A shoplifter gets sentenced to a women's prison.
Top Billed Cast
Sally Eilers Linda Wilson
Louis Hayward Dr. Phillip Duncan
Anne Shirley Millie Anson
Esther Dale Mrs. Clara Glover, Head Matron
Lee Patrick Anna 'Big Annie' Barry
Leona Roberts Kate Holt
George Irving Warden Edmund Miller
Richard Bond David
Netta Packer Sarah Norton
Rita La Roy Cora
Florence Lake Prisoner
Dorothy Adams Nurse
Hooper Atchley Prosecutor
Jack Carson Plainclothes Policeman
Edmund Cobb Detective
Alec Craig Counterman on Ship
Edythe Elliott Dr. Barnes
John Marston Defense Attorney
Vivien Oakland Mrs. Walter Hempstead
Betty Roadman Matron
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