
Lady in the Lake(1946)
“You and Robert Montgomery Solve a Murder Mystery Together!”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Montgomery
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$3M
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

Kathleen Lockhart
as Mrs. Grayson
Ellay Mort
as Crystal
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1946
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lady in the Lake?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lady in the Lake (1946).
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 — she wants him to locate the missing wife of her boss, Mr. Kingsby. The assignment quickly becomes complicated when bodies start turning up.
Who directed Lady in the Lake?▼
Lady in the Lake was directed by Robert Montgomery and released in 1946. It is a mystery, thriller, crime film.
How long is Lady in the Lake?▼
Lady in the Lake has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Lady in the Lake?▼
The cast of Lady in the Lake includes 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 and more.
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