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The Lady from Shanghai (1947) | Criteria

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The Lady from Shanghai

English • 1947 • 1h 27m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

Synopsis

A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.

Included in
Coastal Thrillers
Position 2
Included in
Vacation Noir
Position 3
Included in
Columbia Noir
Position 7
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Starring Rita Hayworth
Position 8
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Additions: March 2020
Position 39

Credits

Crew

DirectorOrson Welles

WriterOrson Welles

CinematographerCharles Lawton Jr.

ComposerHeinz Roemheld

EditorViola Lawrence

ProducerOrson Welles

Cast

Rita Hayworthas Elsa Bannister

Orson Wellesas Michael O'Hara

Everett Sloaneas Arthur Bannister

as George Grisby

Ted de Corsiaas Sidney Broome

Erskine Sanfordas Judge

Gus Schillingas Goldfish

Carl Frankas District Attorney Galloway

Louis Merrillas Jake Bjornsen

Evelyn Ellisas Bessie

Harry Shannonas Cab Driver

William Allandas Reporter (uncredited)

Jessie Arnoldas Schoolteacher at Aquarium / Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Wong Artarneas Ticket Taker (uncredited)

Rama Baias Townswomen (uncredited)

Jack Baxleyas Guard (uncredited)

Steve Bentonas Policeman (uncredited)

Wong Chungas Li (uncredited)

Eddie Cokeas Policeman (uncredited)

Tom Colemanas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)