Edgar G. Ulmer	...	(Director)
Herb Meadow, Hunt Stromberg	...	(Writer)
Hedy Lamarr	...	Jenny Hager
George Sanders	...	John Evered
Louis Hayward	...	Ephraim Poster
Gene Lockhart	...	Isaiah Poster
Hillary Brooke	...	Meg Saladine
Rhys Williams	...	Deacon Adams
June Storey	...	Lena Tempest
Moroni Olsen	...	Rev. Thatcher
Olive Blakeney	...	Mrs. Hollis
Kathleen Lockhart	...	Mrs. Partridge
Alan Napier	...	Judge Henry Saladine
Dennis Hoey	...	Tim Hager

Comments: So shocking she could only be spoken about in whispers!

Summary: Following a series of badly-received films, M-G-M allowed Hedy Lamarr to set up her own production unit inside the studio where properties could be developed that suited her style and abilities. THE STRANGE WOMAN was one of the films made during this time. This sudsy period melodrama stars Lamarr as Jenny Hager, a young woman whose wanton lusts and desires end up destroying three men - and eventually herself.

In 1800s Maine, Jenny emerges from her white-trash origins to become the wife of wealthy Isaiah Poster (Gene Lockhart), though the marriage is completely devoid of love and affection from Jenny's corner. She soon turns her attentions to her stepson Ephraim (Louis Hayward) and convinces him to kill his father, so that they may be together. But once the dirty deed has been done, Jenny turns her back on Ephraim and begins to zero-in on John Evered (George Sanders), the handsome new foreman. The fact that he is engaged to her supposed best friend (Hillary Brooke) doesn't faze Jenny in the least. It seems nothing will stop ruthless Jenny in her horrifying quest for love.

Hedy Lamarr is ideally-suited in bringing to life the monstrous yet captivating Jenny Hager. The cast surrounding Lamarr is well-appointed and the production design brings the rowdy 1800-era city of Bangor to thrilling life. The print from Alpha DVD is serviceable, with good contrast and clear sound for the most part.