Movie · 1996
Is Mrs. Winterbourne based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mrs. Winterbourne is based on the book I Married a Dead Man by Cornell Woolrich (1948).
The movie was released in 1996.
The book behind Mrs. Winterbourne
I Married a Dead Man
by Cornell Woolrich · first published 1948 · crime fiction
1948 novel by Cornell Woolrich.
Common questions
Is Mrs. Winterbourne based on a book?
Yes. Mrs. Winterbourne is based on the book I Married a Dead Man by Cornell Woolrich (1948).
Who wrote the book Mrs. Winterbourne is based on?
I Married a Dead Man was written by Cornell Woolrich and first published in 1948.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read I Married a Dead Man before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Cornell Woolrich's books
- The Leopard Man (film, 1943)