Stronger Than Desire_
"The story of lonely wives"
An attorney handling a murder case is unaware his own wife played a crucial role in the killing.
Starring
Virginia Bruce, Walter Pidgeon, Lee Bowman
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Stronger Than Desire was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
An attorney handling a murder case is unaware his own wife played a crucial role in the killing.
Stronger Than Desire is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 18m.
CAST (20)
Virginia Bruce
Elizabeth Flagg
Walter Pidgeon
Tyler Flagg
Lee Bowman
Michael McLain
Ann Dvorak
Eva McLain
Ilka Chase
Jo Brennan
Rita Johnson
Barbara Winter
Richard Lane
Jerry Brody
Ann E. Todd
Susan Flagg
Paul Stanton
Assistant D.A. Galway
Ferike Boros
Mrs. D'Amoro
Mariska Aldrich
Police Matron (uncredited)
EA
Ernie Alexander
Reporter (uncredited)
King Baggot
Juror (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Conductor at Train Station (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
Miss Watson - Flagg's Secretary (uncredited)
MB
Margaret Bert
Sara - Susan's Nursemaid (uncredited)
Truman Bradley
Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
JB
John Butler
Shopkeeper Having Camera (uncredited)
Leonard Carey
Albert - Flagg's Butler (uncredited)
JC
James Conaty
Doctor (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Stronger Than Desire about?
An attorney handling a murder case is unaware his own wife played a crucial role in the killing.
How long is Stronger Than Desire?
Stronger Than Desire has a runtime of 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Who stars in Stronger Than Desire?
The cast of Stronger Than Desire includes Virginia Bruce, Walter Pidgeon, Lee Bowman, Ann Dvorak, Ilka Chase.
What is the rating of Stronger Than Desire?
Stronger Than Desire has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama