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Born to Be Bad

6.019501h 34mMovieDrama

Christabel Caine has the face of angel and the heart of a swamp rat. She'll step on anyone to get what she wants, including her own family. A master of manipulation, she covertly breaks off the engagement of her trusting cousin, Donna, to…

DirectorNicholas Ray
WriterEdith R. Sommer
ProducersSid Rogell·Robert Sparks

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Cast · Directed by Nicholas Ray

JFJoan Fontaine
Joan Fontaine
Christabel
RRRobert Ryan
Robert Ryan
Nick
ZSZachary Scott
Zachary Scott
Curtis
JLJoan Leslie
Joan Leslie
Donna
MFMel Ferrer
Mel Ferrer
Gobby
HVHarold Vermilyea
Harold Vermilyea
John Caine
VFVirginia Farmer
Virginia Farmer
Aunt Clara
KHKathleen Howard
Kathleen Howard
Mrs. Bolton
DR
Dick Ryan
Arthur
BFBess Flowers
Bess Flowers
Mrs. Worthington
JHJoy Hallward
Joy Hallward
Mrs. Porter
HB
Hazel Boyne
Committee Woman

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