The Case of the Frightened Lady

The Case of the Frightened Lady

1940 · 81 min · ★ 6.8 · Mystery, Thriller, Crime

A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.

Directed by George King · Written by Edward Dryhurst

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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
Elizabeth Scott Mrs. Tilling
Torin Thatcher Jim Tilling, the Groundsman

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