Lady in the Lake
"You and Robert Montgomery Solve a Murder Mystery Together!"
Originally released in 1946. Lady in the Lake is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Robert Montgomery.
Starring Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, and Lloyd Nolan
Synopsis
Private eye Phillip Marlowe wants to get out of the detective racket and into crime writing. But when he's called to the office of editor Adrienne Fromsett, it's not to talk about his story ideas — she wants him to locate the missing wife of her boss, Mr. Kingsby. The assignment quickly becomes complicated when bodies start turning up.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (109 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.7M
2.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Montgomery
as Phillip Marlowe
Audrey Totter
as Adrienne Fromsett
Lloyd Nolan
as Lieutenant DeGarmot
Tom Tully
as Captain Kane
Leon Ames
as Derace Kingsby
Jayne Meadows
as Mildred Haveland
Dick Simmons
as Chris Lavery
Morris Ankrum
as Eugene Grayson
Lila Leeds
as Receptionist
William Roberts
as Artist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,026,000
- Revenue
- $2,657,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lady in the Lake about?
Private eye Phillip Marlowe wants to get out of the detective racket and into crime writing. But when he's called to the office of editor Adrienne Fromsett, it's not to talk about his story ideas �...
Who directed Lady in the Lake?
Lady in the Lake was directed by Robert Montgomery.
How long is Lady in the Lake?
Lady in the Lake has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Lady in the Lake released?
Lady in the Lake was released on December 19, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lady in the Lake?
The main cast of Lady in the Lake includes Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan, Tom Tully, Leon Ames.
Is Lady in the Lake worth watching?
Lady in the Lake has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 109 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.