Dr. Constance Petersen (played by Ingrid Bergman) is a protagonist in Spellbound.
A psychoanalyst at Green Manors mental hospital who falls in love with the new director. She discovers he is an impostor suffering from amnesia, helps him recover his memories through dream analysis, and ultimately exposes the real murderer, later marrying him. Dr. Murchison (played by Leo G. Carroll) appears in Spellbound.
The former director of Green Manors who returns to his position. He secretly harbored a grudge against Dr. Edwardes, murdered him on a ski slope, and attempts to kill Petersen when confronted. He ultimately commits suicide rather than face execution. Dr. Alexander Brulov (played by Michael Chekhov) appears in Spellbound.
Petersen's former mentor and friend who hosts the couple in Rochester. He assists in interpreting the impostor's dream, which provides crucial clues to solving the mystery.
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Characters
Dr. Constance Petersen
(played by Ingrid Bergman) — protagonist
A psychoanalyst at Green Manors mental hospital who falls in love with the new director. She discovers he is an impostor suffering from amnesia, helps him recover his memories through dream analysis,...
Dr. Murchison
(played by Leo G. Carroll) — supporting
The former director of Green Manors who returns to his position. He secretly harbored a grudge against Dr. Edwardes, murdered him on a ski slope, and attempts to kill Petersen when confronted. He ulti...
Dr. Alexander Brulov
(played by Michael Chekhov) — supporting
Petersen's former mentor and friend who hosts the couple in Rochester. He assists in interpreting the impostor's dream, which provides crucial clues to solving the mystery.
Key Relationships
Dr. Murchison → Dr. Alexander Brulov
(Professional Colleagues)
Dr. Constance Petersen → Dr. Murchison
(Professional Subordinate & Director)
Dr. Constance Petersen → Dr. Alexander Brulov
(Social Former Mentor & Friend)
Story Analysis
A psychological thriller tracing a psychoanalyst's journey to uncover a murderer's identity through dream analysis and memory recovery.
