The Case of the Frightened Lady(1940)
A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.
Movie: The Case of the Frightened Lady
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Willie, Lord Lebanon
Lady Lebanon
Isla Crane
Dr. Amersham
Det. Inspector Tanner
Sergeant Totty
Richard Ferraby
Gilder
Studd
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A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.
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1940-09-28
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