The Case of the Frightened Lady
1940, English. Directed by George King.
A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- George KingDirector
- Marius GoringWillie, Lord Lebanon
- Helen HayeLady Lebanon
- Penelope Dudley-WardIsla Crane
- Felix AylmerDr. Amersham
- George MerrittDet. Inspector Tanner
- Ronald ShinerSergeant Totty
- Patrick BarrRichard Ferraby
- Roy EmertonGilder
- George HayesBrooks
- John WarwickStudd
- Elizabeth ScottMrs. Tilling
- Torin ThatcherJim Tilling, the Groundsman
Details
- Released
- 28 September 1940
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Edward Dryhurst, Robert Stevenson
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The Case of the Frightened Lady: quick answers
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How long is The Case of the Frightened Lady?
The Case of the Frightened Lady runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does The Case of the Frightened Lady have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Case of the Frightened Lady on?
The Case of the Frightened Lady isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Case of the Frightened Lady?
If you liked The Case of the Frightened Lady, try All the Devils Are Here, Cleaner, Mindcage.
Who directed The Case of the Frightened Lady?
The Case of the Frightened Lady (1940) was directed by George King and stars Marius Goring, Helen Haye, Penelope Dudley-Ward.