The Lady in the Morgue
1938, English. Directed by Otis Garrett.
DETECTIVE BILL CRANE AGAIN!...Wise-cracking around for clues...And making them fit...In a thrill-filled mystery drama!
A detective investigates the disappearance of a girl's body from the city morgue.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Otis GarrettDirector
- Preston FosterDet. Bill Crane
- Patricia EllisMrs. Sam Taylor
- Frank JenksDoc Williams
- Thomas E. JacksonPolice Lieutenant Strom
- Bill ElliottChauncey Courtland
- Roland DrewSam Taylor
- Barbara PepperKay Renshaw
- Joe DowningSteve Collins
- Archie RobbinsFrankie French
- Al HillSpitzy
- Morgan WallaceInspector Layman
- Brian BurkeJohnson
Details
- Released
- 22 April 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Taylor, Robertson White
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What The Lady in the Morgue is based on
The Lady in the Morgue is based on The Lady in the Morgue (1936) by Jonathan Latimer, published by Doubleday.
1936
The Lady in the Morgue
By Jonathan Latimer
Published by Doubleday
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The Lady in the Morgue: quick answers
What should I watch before The Lady in the Morgue?
Watch The Westland Case (1937) first.
What comes after The Lady in the Morgue?
Next in the series: The Last Warning (1938).
Is The Lady in the Morgue worth watching?
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How long is The Lady in the Morgue?
The Lady in the Morgue runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does The Lady in the Morgue have a post-credits scene?
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The Lady in the Morgue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lady in the Morgue is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lady in the Morgue on?
The Lady in the Morgue isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 1938. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lady in the Morgue?
If you liked The Lady in the Morgue, try The Mirror Crack'd, Murder in Three Acts, The Interview.
Who directed The Lady in the Morgue?
The Lady in the Morgue (1938) was directed by Otis Garrett and stars Preston Foster, Patricia Ellis, Frank Jenks.
What is The Lady in the Morgue based on?
The Lady in the Morgue is based on The Lady in the Morgue (1936) by Jonathan Latimer, published by Doubleday.