Lady in the Lake
1946, English. Directed by Robert Montgomery.
You and Robert Montgomery Solve a Murder Mystery Together!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Lady in the Lake
Lady in the Lake isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert MontgomeryDirector
- Robert MontgomeryPhillip Marlowe
- Audrey TotterAdrienne Fromsett
- Lloyd NolanLieutenant DeGarmot
- Tom TullyCaptain Kane
- Leon AmesDerace Kingsby
- Jayne MeadowsMildred Haveland
- Dick SimmonsChris Lavery
- Morris AnkrumEugene Grayson
- Lila LeedsReceptionist
- William RobertsArtist
- Kathleen LockhartMrs. Grayson
- Ellay MortCrystal
Details
- Released
- 19 December 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Fisher, Raymond Chandler
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $2.7M
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What Lady in the Lake is based on
Lady in the Lake is based on The Lady in the Lake (1943) by Raymond Chandler.
1943
The Lady in the Lake
By Raymond Chandler
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Lady in the Lake: quick answers
Is Lady in the Lake worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lady in the Lake?
Lady in the Lake runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Lady in the Lake have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lady in the Lake. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lady in the Lake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lady in the Lake is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lady in the Lake on?
Lady in the Lake isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lady in the Lake?
If you liked Lady in the Lake, try Murder, My Sweet, The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep.
Who directed Lady in the Lake?
Lady in the Lake (1946) was directed by Robert Montgomery and stars Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan.
What is Lady in the Lake based on?
Lady in the Lake is based on The Lady in the Lake (1943) by Raymond Chandler.