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 Robert Stevenson

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