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Still from Phantom Lady — Phantom Lady (1944) — Robert SiodmakPhotographed by Elwood Bredell

Robert Siodmak

Phantom Lady

Name: Phantom Lady
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1944
Duration: 87 min

English / 1944 / 1h 27m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Mystery Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.66/5·9.5K ratings·2.4K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A devoted secretary embarks on a dangerous mission to try to find the elusive woman who may prove her boss didn't murder his wife.

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Robert Siodmak: Four Key Noirs
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Three by Robert Siodmak
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Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Siodmak

WriterBernard C. Schoenfeld

CinematographerElwood Bredell

EditorArthur Hilton

Cast

Franchot Toneas John 'Jack' Marlow

Ella Rainesas Carol 'Kansas' Richman

Alan Curtisas Scott Henderson

Aurora Mirandaas Estela Monteiro

Thomas Gomezas Inspector Burgess

Fay Helmas Ann Terry

Elisha Cook Jr.as Cliff Milburn

Andrew Tombesas Mac - Bartender

Regis Toomeyas Detective

Joseph Crehanas Detective

Doris Lloydas Madame Kettisha

Virginia Brissacas Dr. Helen Chase

Milburn Stoneas District Attorney (voice) (uncredited)

Samuel S. Hindsas Judge (voice) (uncredited)

Harry Cordingas Courtroom Spectator Next to Carol (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Cyril Ringas Barfly with Racing Form (uncredited)

Cyril Delevantias Claude (uncredited)

Harry Adamsas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Robert Bainas Guitarist (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Both directed by Robert Siodmak

Phantom Lady (1944) | Criteria