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Still from The Lady from Shanghai — The Lady from Shanghai (1947) — Orson WellesPhotographed by Charles Lawton Jr.

Poster for The Lady from Shanghai

The Lady from Shanghai

English / 1947 / 1h 27m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.86/5·66.1K ratings·15.8K reviewson Letterboxd
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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
Starring Rita Hayworth
Position 8
Included in
Additions: March 2020
Position 39

Credits

Crew

Director

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

Glenn Andersas 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)

Double Feature

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Poster for The Trial

The Trial1962

Both directed by Orson Welles, and both starring Orson Welles

Or

F for Fake1975Both directed by Orson Welles, and both starring Orson Welles
Chimes at Midnight1966Both directed by Orson Welles, and both starring Orson Welles

The Lady from Shanghai (1947) | Criteria