description Possessed Overview
Possessed is a 1947 psychological drama featuring Joan Crawford as a woman consumed by an obsessive fixation on a former lover, Van Heflin. The film’s narrative, penned by multiple writers, centers around the character's deteriorating mental state and troubled relationships. Curtis Bernhardt directed this story based on Rita Weiman’s original concept.
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info Possessed Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1947 |
help Possessed FAQ
Why is Louise hospitalized at the beginning of Possessed?
Louise is found wandering through Los Angeles in a dissociated state while repeatedly saying the name David. At the hospital, her memories reveal an obsessive relationship, a troubled marriage, and the deterioration that led to her breakdown.
Who are David and Dean in Possessed?
David Sutton, played by Van Heflin, is the former lover Louise cannot let go. Dean Graham, played by Raymond Massey, is Louise's employer and later husband, whose family becomes entangled in her worsening delusions.
Is Joan Crawford's Possessed connected to her 1931 film of the same name?
No. The 1947 psychological drama is unrelated to the 1931 romantic film Possessed, even though Joan Crawford stars in both productions.
Does Possessed portray Louise's condition as supernatural possession?
No, the title refers to obsessive love rather than demonic control. The film frames Louise's experiences through psychiatry, flashbacks, hallucinations, and a diagnosis of mental illness.
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