The Bigamist
The Bigamist (1953) is a romance drama, directed by Ida Lupino. It stars Joan Fontaine and Ida Lupino. The 80-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What The Bigamist Is About
A couple apply to adopt, and during a routine check it emerges that the husband has a second wife and a child in Los Angeles. Ida Lupino does not build a scandal narrative; instead of judging the man she traces how he got here step by step and writes both women as full characters. Lupino directed and played the second woman, and is cited as the first American woman to direct herself in her own film. The story runs largely in flashback from his confession. It is short and made cheaply, and by the moral conventions of the period it is remarkably unjudging. The verdict at the end is left to the viewer. Who it is for: viewers who like fifties American independents and Lupino's direction. Who it is not for: anyone wanting a clear moral conclusion.
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What is The Bigamist about?
A couple apply to adopt, and during a routine check it emerges that the husband has a second wife and a child in Los Angeles. Ida Lupino does not build a scandal narrative; instead of judging the man she traces how he got here step by step and writes both women as full characters.
Where can I watch The Bigamist?
The Bigamist is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Bigamist?
The Bigamist runs for 80 minutes (1h 20m).
When did The Bigamist come out?
The Bigamist was released in 1953.
Who directed The Bigamist?
The Bigamist was directed by Ida Lupino.
Who stars in The Bigamist?
The Bigamist stars Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino, Edmond O'Brien, Edmund Gwenn.
What is The Bigamist's rating?
The Bigamist holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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