
The Snake Pit
The Snake Pit
Release: 1948-11-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 7.1
DramaMystery
Virginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institution. Tormented by delusions and unable to even recognize her husband, Robert, she is treated by Dr. Mark Kik, who is determined to get to the root of her mental illness. As her treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Cast
Leo Gennas Doctor Mark H. Van Kensdelaerik (Dr. "Kik")
Leif Ericksonas Gordon
Ruth Donnellyas Ruth
Betsy Blairas Hester
Queenie Smithas Lola
Victoria Horneas Asylum Patient (uncredited)
Mark Stevensas Robert Cunningham
Glenn Langanas Doctor Terry
Howard Freemanas Dr. Curtis
Ann Doranas Valerie
Barbara Pepperas Asylum Patient (uncredited)
Celeste Holmas Grace
Beulah Bondias Mrs. Greer
Lee Patrickas Asylum Inmate
Katherine Lockeas Margaret
Lora Lee Michelas Virginia - Age 6
Marie Blakeas Asylum Patient (uncredited)
Frank Conroyas Dr. Jonathan Gifford
Doro Merandeas Asylum Patient (uncredited)
Angela Clarkeas Greek Patient (uncredited)
Dorothy Neumannas Champion - Miss Neumann
Helen Craigas Nurse Davis
Jacqueline deWitas Celia Sommerville
Mary Treenas Nurse Jones
Olivia de Havillandas Virginia Stuart Cunningham
Natalie Schaferas Mrs. Stuart
Minna Gombellas Miss Hart
Lela Blissas Miss Greene
Grayce Hamptonas Inmate Countess
Jan Claytonas Singing Inmate
Virginia Brissacas Miss Seiffert
Wanda Perryas Nurse (uncredited)
June Storeyas Miss Bixby
Damian O'Flynnas Mr. Stuart
Esther Somersas Nurse Vance
Sylvia Andrewas Patient (uncredited)
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