That Certain Woman

A gangster's widow fights for love despite society's disapproval.

Cast

Bette Davis

as Mary Donnell

Henry Fonda

as Jack V. Merrick, Jr.

Anita Louise

as Florence 'Flip' Carson Merrick

Ian Hunter

as Lloyd Rogers

Donald Crisp

as Jack V. Merrick Sr.

Hugh O'Connell

as Virgil Whitaker

Katharine Alexander

as Mrs. Rogers

Mary Philips

as Amy

Minor Watson

as Clark Tilden

Sidney Toler

as Détective Lieutenant Neely

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