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The Case of the Frightened Lady(1940)
Status: Released
Date: 1940-09-28
65%
15 Votes
Time: 1h 21m
Overview:
A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
George King Productions
British Lion Films
Movie: The Case of the Frightened Lady
Top 10 Billed Cast
Marius Goring
Willie, Lord Lebanon
Helen Haye
Lady Lebanon
Penelope Dudley-Ward
Isla Crane
Felix Aylmer
Dr. Amersham
George Merritt
Det. Inspector Tanner
Ronald Shiner
Sergeant Totty
Patrick Barr
Richard Ferraby
Roy Emerton
Gilder
George Hayes
Brooks
John Warwick
Studd
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A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.
Release Date
1940-09-28
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