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The Case of the Frightened Lady(Movie, 1940)

1h 21min | Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
The Case of the Frightened LadyRating: 3.3/5 (with 55 votes)
The Case of the Frightened Lady is a 1940 British, black-and-white, crime, drama, mystery thriller, directed by George King and starring Marius Goring as Lord Lebanon, Helen Haye as Lady Lebanon, Penelope Dudley Ward as Isla Crane, George Merritt (actor) as Detective Inspector Tanner, Ronald Shiner as Detective Sergeant Totty and Felix Aylmer as Dr Amersham. It was produced by Pennant Picture Productions and presented by British Lion Film Corporation. The film is based on the 1931 play by Edgar Wallace. This production was the second time that Wallace’s play had been adapted for the cinema. The first production in 1932 was directed by T. Hayes Hunter and starred Emlyn Williams. The BBC also produced two television versions; the first in 1938 and the second in 1983 which starred Warren Clarke and Virginia McKenna. In 2008, the film was released on DVD by Odeon Entertainment as part of their 'Best of British' collection. Prior to this release, the film had not been seen in public since its original release. ()
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About The Case of the Frightened Lady

A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.

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Additional Information

Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 2 languages: German (DE), English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 09/28/1940
Director: George King
Screenwriter: Edward Dryhurst
Director of Photography: Hone Glendinning
Composer: Jack Beaver
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Scarf Murder Mystery"
"The Frightened Lady"
"The Scarf Murder Mystery"
Keywords: spooky house
Color: Black & White (B/W)

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WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:19892, Added: 02/22/2018, Last updated: 03/15/2024