The Brasher Doubloon (1947): Cast
The Brasher Doubloon is a 1947 crime mystery film directed by John Brahm, starring Florence Bates as Mrs. Murdock, Conrad Janis and George Montgomery. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- John Brahm
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Brasher Doubloon About?
The premise of The Brasher Doubloon without spoilers.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock enlists private eye Philip Marlowe to locate a rare Brasher Doubloon that was part of her late husband's collection. As Marlowe delves into the quest, he becomes caught up in a string of mysterious murders, turning the hunt for the coin into a dangerous noir investigation.
The Brasher Doubloon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- secretary
- blackmail
- 1940s
- los angeles california
- pasadena california
- thief
- stolen coin
- private detective
- old coin
- gold coin
- antique coin
- based on novel
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- title spoken by character
- falling from height
- telephone booth
- philip marlowe character
- rape
- slang
- held at gunpoint
- damsel in distress
- deception
- treachery
- femme fatale
- violence
- retribution
- golf clubs
- lie
- questioning one's sanity
- tournament of roses parade
- gaslighting
- jumping through a glass window
- extortion
- coin collector
- rare coin
- reference to the smithsonian institute
- mother living with son
- pushed out a window
- lazy eye
- reference to the bastille
- smith and wesson revolver
- automatic pistol
- hit with a club
- cheating husband
- pushed off a ledge
- private eye
- family secrets
- personal secretary
- typewriter
- neo noir
- whodunnit mystery
The Brasher Doubloon Cast & Characters
Florence Bates leads the cast as Mrs. Murdock, with Conrad Janis as Leslie Murdock and George Montgomery as Philip Marlowe. Directed by John Brahm; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Brahm
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Florence Bates as Mrs. Murdock - Conrad Janis as Leslie Murdock
- George Montgomery as Philip Marlowe
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Roy Roberts as Lt. Breez
Also Starring in The Brasher Doubloon
· 17 more- Edward Gargan Truck Driver (uncredited)
- George Magrill Policeman (uncredited)
- Marvin Miller Blair
- Reed Hadley Dr. Moss (uncredited)
- Robert Adler Police Sgt. Spangler (uncredited)
- Joe Palma Attendant (uncredited)
- Houseley Stevenson Elisha Morningstar (uncredited)
- Paul Maxey Coroner (uncredited)
- Ray Spiker Figaro (uncredited)
- Jack Stoney Mike - Hood (uncredited)
- Fritz Kortner Vannier
- Ben Erway Shaw (uncredited)
- Gisela Werbisek Maid (uncredited)
- Al Eben Baggage Room Attendant (uncredited)
- Jack Overman Apartment Manager (uncredited)
- Alfred Linder Eddie Prue (uncredited)
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- Nancy Guild Merle Davis
The Brasher Doubloon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Brasher Doubloon.
The Brasher Doubloon Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “The High Window” and “Высокое окно”.
- Also known as
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- The High Window
- Высокое окно
- La moneta insanguinata
- Кровавые деньги
- A Moeda Trágica
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The Brasher Doubloon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Brasher Doubloon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Brasher Doubloon?
The Brasher Doubloon runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was The Brasher Doubloon released?
The Brasher Doubloon was released on February 6, 1947.
Who directed The Brasher Doubloon?
The Brasher Doubloon was directed by John Brahm.
More films by John Brahm Who is in the cast of The Brasher Doubloon?
The Brasher Doubloon stars Florence Bates as Mrs. Murdock, Conrad Janis as Leslie Murdock and George Montgomery as Philip Marlowe, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Brasher Doubloon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Brasher Doubloon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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