---
title: "A Woman Possessed"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-woman-possessed-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 141355
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 68
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Woman Possessed (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-woman-possessed-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Woman Possessed is a 1958 British drama film directed and released in September 1958 with a runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes. The plot follows English doctor John Winthrop as he attempts to protect his new wife, Ann, from his wealthy and overbearing mother, Katherine, whose disapproval of the marriage escalates until John accuses her of attempting to poison Ann with medication.

The film features a cast that includes Francis Matthews as John Winthrop, Kay Callard as Ann Winthrop, and Margaretta Scott as Katherine Winthrop. As a dramatic feature from the late 1950s, it focuses heavily on psychological tension and domestic conflict within a wealthy household.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An English doctor must protect his new wife from his overbearing, wealthy mother."

### Why Watch
- Features performances by Francis Matthews, Kay Callard, and Margaretta Scott.
- Runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes provides a compact viewing experience.
- Explores high-stakes tension between a newlywed couple and an overbearing mother.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided materials lack streaming availability details for viewers wanting to watch it immediately.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a 1958 drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes, featuring serious dramatic tones regarding family disputes and medication accusations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #drama, #british-cinema, #family-conflict, #marriage-strife, #medical-suspense, #1950s-cinema

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Max Varnel
- **Networks / Studios**: Danziger Productions Ltd.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Margaretta Scott** as *Katharine*
- **Francis Matthews** as *John*
- **Kay Callard** as *Ann*
- **Alison Leggatt** as *Emma*
- **Ian Fleming** as *Walter*
- **Jan Holden** as *Mary*
- **Tony Thawnton** as *Calvin*
- **Denis Shaw** as *Bishop*
- **Totti Truman Taylor** as *Miss Frobisher*
- **Edith Saville** as *Lady Harriett*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream A Woman Possessed (1958)?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided source materials.

### Q: Is A Woman Possessed worth watching?
It offers a concise 68-minute runtime focusing on a tense domestic conflict between a doctor, his new wife, and his overbearing mother.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential scenes or episodes?
As a feature film rather than a television series, it does not have episodes, but central scenes involve the conflict between John, Ann, and Katherine.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Woman Possessed — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/141355)

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