Phantom Lady
Seen it?1944 | 87 min | Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who loves a story about hope against the odds and people who love a story about friendship. The walls close in, and so does the tension. Shelve it next to The Naked City or A Shot in the Dark. Critics like it more than audiences, which usually means it takes its time or takes risks.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Moves at a clip, at 1 hr 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Skip it if you want something to relax to.
A devoted secretary embarks on a dangerous mission to try to find the elusive woman who may prove her boss didn't murder his wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 60%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Brute Force Sunday Safe BetAlso stars Ella Raines, in another prison crime thriller, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Naked City
Saturday SpecialAnother crime thriller that's easy to miss.
A Shot in the Dark Saturday SpecialAnother mystery that's easy to miss.
Killer's Kiss Saturday SpecialAnother crime thriller that's easy to miss.
Insomnia Saturday SpecialAnother crime thriller.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Siodmak
- Franchot ToneJohn 'Jack' Marlow
- Ella RainesCarol 'Kansas' Richman
- Alan CurtisScott Henderson
- Aurora MirandaEstela Monteiro
- Thomas GomezInspector Burgess
- Fay HelmAnn Terry
- Elisha Cook Jr.Cliff Milburn
- Andrew TombesMac - Bartender
- Regis ToomeyDetective
- Joseph CrehanDetective