A Double Life (Ciné-Theatre)

Show & Culture

A Double Life, USA 1947, directed by George Cukor. Original version with French subtitles. Starring Ronald Colman, Signe Hasso, Edmond O’Brien, Shelley Winters. Anthony John, a distinguished actor, becomes so absorbed in playing Othello on stage that the line between his public persona and private life blurs. This theatre-set film noir explores themes of identity, fame, and the dangerous allure of losing oneself in art. Awards: Best Actor (Colman), Best Score, Oscars 1948.