Lured
"Don't answer this ad... Don't... don't... don't..."
Originally released in 1947. Lured is a mystery/crime film. directed by Douglas Sirk.
Starring George Sanders, Lucille Ball, and Charles Coburn
Synopsis
Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Soon after the disappearance, she's approached by Harley Temple, a police investigator who believes her friend has been murdered by a serial killer who uses personal ads to find his victims. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (95 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Sanders
as Robert Fleming
Lucille Ball
as Sandra Carpenter
Charles Coburn
as Harley Temple
Boris Karloff
as Charles van Druten
Cedric Hardwicke
as Julian Wilde
Joseph Calleia
as Nicholas Moryani
Alan Mowbray
as Lyle Maxwell
George Zucco
as H.R. Barrett
Robert Coote
as Detective Wilson
Alan Napier
as Detective Gordon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lured about?
Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Soon after the disappearance, she's approached by Harley Temple, a police investigator who beli...
Who directed Lured?
Lured was directed by Douglas Sirk.
How long is Lured?
Lured has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Lured released?
Lured was released on August 28, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lured?
The main cast of Lured includes George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke.