Phantom Lady (1944): Cast & Plot
Phantom Lady is a 1944 mystery thriller directed by Robert Siodmak, starring John Berkes as Man with Poodle (uncredited), Alan Curtis and Jay Novello. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phantom Lady About?
The premise of Phantom Lady without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a night that haunts him, a man wakes up unable to recall the mysterious woman he spent it with, sparking a frantic search. Meanwhile, his loyal secretary undertakes a dangerous quest to locate the elusive woman, hoping her testimony will exonerate her boss from the accusation that he murdered his own wife and reveal hidden truths that could change everything.
Phantom Lady Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- secretary
- new york city
- murder
- car accident
- frame up
- selfishness
- mysterious woman
- drum
- employer employee relationship
- woman
- dictaphone
- bribe
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- anselmo's bar and grille
- stage show
- wedding anniversary
- drum solo
- female singer
- wife murdered
- flirting
- women wearing the same hat
- falling to death
- strangled with a necktie
- framed for murder
- guilty verdict
- woman dressed like a slut
- reference to jack the ripper
- sweaty face
- reference to jack 'legs' diamond
- eye twitch
- sanatorium
- reference to henri desire landru aka bluebeard of gambais
- identifying a body
- reference to the borgia family
- death of wife
- reference to john wilson dillinger
- hit by a car
- feathered hat
- 5th wedding anniversary
- murder trial
- vanilla ice cream cone
- bowl of pretzels
- double scotch whisky
- no names date
- dance show
- reference to hawley harvey crippen
- man faints
- police interrogation
- cigar smoking
- walking alone at night
- running down stairs in high heels
Phantom Lady Cast & Characters
John Berkes leads the cast as Man with Poodle (uncredited), with Alan Curtis as Scott Henderson and Jay Novello as Anselmo (uncredited). Directed by Robert Siodmak; 82 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Siodmak
- John Berkes as Man with Poodle (uncredited)
- Alan Curtis as Scott Henderson
- Jay Novello as Anselmo (uncredited)
- Aurora Miranda as Estela Monteiro
Also Starring in Phantom Lady
· 78 more- Mildred Boyd Maid to Aurora Miranda (uncredited)
- Thomas Gomez Inspector Burgess
- Harry Cording Courtroom Spectator Next to Carol (uncredited)
- Ella Raines Carol 'Kansas' Richman
- Elisha Cook Jr. Cliff Milburn
- Franchot Tone John 'Jack' Marlow
- Doris Lloyd Madame Kettisha
- Fay Helm Ann Terry
- Joseph Crehan Detective
- Bess Flowers Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Bar Patron (uncredited)
- Cyril Ring Barfly with Racing Form (uncredited)
- Stuart Holmes Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Theatre Party Guest (uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn Worker (uncredited)
- Dick Gordon Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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- Brooks Benedict Theatre Party Guest (uncredited)
- Samuel S. Hinds Judge (voice) (uncredited)
- Regis Toomey Detective
- Matt Mchugh Al Alp - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Herschel Graham Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Virginia Brissac Dr. Helen Chase
- Douglas Wood Show Backer (uncredited)
- James Carlisle Theatre Patron (uncredited)
- Andrew Tombes Mac - Bartender
- Milburn Stone District Attorney (voice) (uncredited)
- Oliver Cross Theatre Patron (uncredited)
- Paul Power Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Walter Soderling Ticket Agent (uncredited)
- Jack Deery Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Michael Jeffers Observer in Street (uncredited)
- Joe Gilbert Attendant (uncredited)
- Broderick O'Farrell Bar Customer (uncredited)
- Eddie Hart Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Thomas Martin Bar Patron (uncredited)
- Lillian Randolph Woman at Train Platform (uncredited)
- Cyril Delevanti Claude (uncredited)
- Fred Rapport Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Norman Willis Worker (uncredited)
- Richard Neill Theatre Patron (uncredited)
- Brandon Beach Theatre Party Guest (uncredited)
- Maris Wrixon Blonde (uncredited)
- John Rice Doorman (uncredited)
- Charles Meakin Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Tom Ferrandini Theatre Patron (uncredited)
- Beatrice Roberts Monteiro's Maid (uncredited)
- Joe Kirk Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
- William Desmond Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Victoria Horne Miss Payton (uncredited)
- Henry Hebert Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Mabel Smaney Observer in Street (uncredited)
- Paul Russell Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Gwen Kenyon Girl in Tag Sequence (uncredited)
- Adolf E. Licho Max - Proprietor (uncredited)
- Gisela Werbisek Mama Rosette (uncredited)
- Roy Darmour Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Charles Regan Court Guard (uncredited)
- Alice Fleming Apple Annie (uncredited)
- Harry Adams Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Barney Bigard Jive Club Clarinetist (uncredited)
- Kay Harding Rosie the Receptionist (uncredited)
- Russell Gaige Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- Barbara Brewster Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Gloria Brewster Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Freddie Slack Jive Club Pianist (uncredited)
- Joan Bayley Dancer (uncredited)
- Bella Lewitzky Dancer (uncredited)
- Curtis Railing Mrs. Witherspoon (uncredited)
- Dorothy Jarnac Dancer (uncredited)
- Hella Crossley Girl in Tag Sequence (uncredited)
- Dave Coleman Drummer (uncredited)
- Robert Bain Guitarist (uncredited)
- Iris Bocignon Dancer (uncredited)
- Georgia Davis Girl (uncredited)
- Ann Fredrick Brunette (uncredited)
- Roger Hanson Jive Club Trumpeter (uncredited)
- Dole Nicolls Trombonist (uncredited)
- Howard Rumsey Jive Club Bass Player (uncredited)
More from Robert Siodmak
More films directed by Robert Siodmak: The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal, The Fight for Rome, Custer of the West and Pyramid of the Sun God.
Phantom Lady Plot Summary
What happens in Phantom Lady from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Scott Henderson, Alan Curtis, a 32-year-old engineer, starts the night in Manhattan after a brittle quarrel with his wife on their anniversary. He picks up a troubled woman at Anselmo’s Bar and, drawn to the anonymity of the evening, they ride to a nearby stage show together. The show’s star, Estela Monteiro, Aurora Miranda, grows furious when she realizes she and the mystery woman share the same distinctive hat, a tension that hints at a deeper mystery lurking behind the curtain of their volatile lives. When Henderson returns home, he is met by Police Inspector Burgess, Thomas Gomez, and two officers who question him because his wife has been strangled with one of his neckties.
Full summary
The whole story of Phantom Lady, scene by scene
Phantom Lady Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Phantom Lady.
How Well Do You Know Phantom Lady?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays engineer Scott Henderson?
Cars in Phantom Lady
4 cars on screen, including the 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1936 De Soto Airstream.
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1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1936 De Soto Airstream Minor role -
1941 Packard One-Ten Taxicab Minor role -
1941 Ford De Luxe Background role
Phantom Lady Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “La donna fantasma” and “Blinde Wegen”.
- Also known as
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- La donna fantasma
- Blinde Wegen
- Les mains qui tuent
- La dama desconocida
- Zeuge gesucht
- Η Γυναίκα Φάντασμα
- Леди-призрак
- Dama Fantasma
- 幻影女郎
- A rejtélyes asszony
- 팬텀 레이디
- Přízračná dáma
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- Tajemnicza dama
- Döden kan ej vittna
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Phantom Killer, Phantom of Death and The Phantom in the House.
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Phantom Killer 1942 -
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The Phantom in the House 1929 -
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Phantom 2015 -
The Phantom of 42nd Street 1945 -
The Lady from Shanghai 1947 -
The Phantom Broadcast 1933 -
The Unsuspected 1947
Phantom Lady FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Phantom Lady, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phantom Lady?
Phantom Lady runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Phantom Lady released?
Phantom Lady was released on January 28, 1944.
Who directed Phantom Lady?
Phantom Lady was directed by Robert Siodmak.
More films by Robert Siodmak Who is in the cast of Phantom Lady?
Phantom Lady stars John Berkes as Man with Poodle (uncredited), Alan Curtis as Scott Henderson and Jay Novello as Anselmo (uncredited), among 82 credited actors.
Does Phantom Lady have a post-credit scene?
No. Phantom Lady has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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