Mrs. Winterbourne facts for kids

Mrs. Winterbourne is a 1996 American movie that mixes romantic comedy with drama. It stars famous actors like Shirley MacLaine, Ricki Lake, and Brendan Fraser. The film is based on a book called I Married a Dead Man by Cornell Woolrich. This story has been made into movies before, including No Man of Her Own in 1950 and Kati Patang in 1970.

The movie was filmed in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada. One of the main filming spots was Eaton Hall in King City, Ontario.

Meet the Main Characters

This section introduces the actors and the characters they play in the movie.

Starring Actors and Their Roles

• Shirley MacLaine plays Grace Winterbourne. She is a kind and wealthy woman.
• Ricki Lake plays Connie Doyle. She is a young woman who gets into a big mix-up.
• Brendan Fraser plays two characters: Bill Winterbourne and Hugh Winterbourne. They are twin brothers.

Other Important Cast Members

• Miguel Sandoval as Paco
• Loren Dean as Steve DeCunzo
• Peter Gerety as Father Brian Kilraine
• Jane Krakowski as Christine
• Debra Monk as Lieutenant Ambrose
• Cathryn de Prume as Renee
• Susan Haskell as Patricia Winterbourne

The Story of Mrs. Winterbourne

This movie tells a unique story about mistaken identity and finding a new family.

A New Life Begins by Accident

The story starts with Connie Doyle, a young woman who is alone and pregnant. She accidentally gets involved in a train crash. During the crash, she meets a wealthy couple, Patricia and Hugh Winterbourne. Patricia is also pregnant.

Mistaken Identity and a New Family

After the accident, Connie wakes up in the hospital. Everyone thinks she is Patricia Winterbourne because of a mix-up. Patricia and Hugh both died in the crash. Connie, still confused, decides to go along with the mistake. She is welcomed into the rich Winterbourne family.

Living a Double Life

Connie now lives in a fancy mansion with Grace Winterbourne, Hugh's mother. She also meets Bill, Hugh's twin brother. Connie tries to keep her real identity a secret while learning to be part of this new, wealthy family. The movie shows how she deals with this big secret and the feelings that grow between her and Bill.

Behind the Scenes Facts

Learn more about how Mrs. Winterbourne was made.

Filming Locations

The movie used real places in Canada to create its look.

• The grand Eaton Hall in King City, Ontario, was used as the Winterbourne family mansion. This old building helped make the movie's setting feel very real and luxurious.
• Other scenes were filmed in and around Toronto, Ontario, a large city in Canada.

Movie Details

• The film runs for 105 minutes, which is about an hour and 45 minutes.
• It was released on April 19, 1996.
• The movie cost about $25 million to make. It earned over $10 million in ticket sales.

See also

In Spanish: Con cariño desde el cielo para niños