The Snake Pit

(1948)Directed by Anatole Litvak108 minDrama, Mystery
Married and in love... with a man she didn't know or want!

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.

Olivia de Havillandas Virginia Cunningham
Mark Stevensas Robert Cunningham
Leo Gennas Mark Kik
Celeste Holmas Grace
Glenn Langanas Dr. Terry
Helen Craigas Nurse Davis
Leif Ericksonas Gordon
Beulah Bondias Mrs. Greer
Lee Patrickas Asylum Inmate
Howard Freemanas Dr. Curtis
Natalie Schaferas Mrs. Stuart
Katherine Lockeas Margaret
Frank Conroyas Jonathan Gifford
Minna Gombellas Miss Hart
June Storeyas Miss Bixby (uncredited)
Lora Lee Michelas Six-Year-Old Virginia (uncredited)
Damian O'Flynnas Mr. Stuart (uncredited)
Ann Doranas Valerie (uncredited)
Esther Somersas Nurse Vance (uncredited)
Jacqueline deWitas Celia Sommerville (uncredited)
Betsy Blairas Hester (uncredited)
Lela Blissas Miss Greene (uncredited)
Queenie Smithas Lola (uncredited)