The Case of the Frightened Lady

The Case of the Frightened Lady

The Case of the Frightened Lady

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The Case of the Frightened Lady

1940

1h 21m

6.8(18 votes)

Mystery

Thriller

Crime

Overview

A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Marius Goring

Willie, Lord Lebanon

Marius Goring

Acting

Helen Haye

Lady Lebanon

Helen Haye

Acting

Penelope Dudley-Ward

Isla Crane

Penelope Dudley-Ward

Acting

Felix Aylmer

Dr. Amersham

Felix Aylmer

Acting

George Merritt

Det. Inspector Tanner

George Merritt

Acting

Ronald Shiner

Sergeant Totty

Ronald Shiner

Acting

Patrick Barr

Richard Ferraby

Patrick Barr

Acting

Roy Emerton

Gilder

Roy Emerton

Acting

George Hayes

Brooks

George Hayes

Acting

John Warwick

Studd

No Image

Acting

Elizabeth Scott

Mrs. Tilling

No Image

Acting

Torin Thatcher

Jim Tilling, the Groundsman

Torin Thatcher

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