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The Case of the Frightened Lady (1940): Cast

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The Case of the Frightened Lady is a 1940 mystery thriller directed by George King, starring Felix Aylmer as Dr. Amersham, Marius Goring and Helen Haye. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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The Case of the Frightened Lady (1940) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
George King
Genres
Mystery , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Case of the Frightened Lady About?

The premise of The Case of the Frightened Lady without spoilers.

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

The Case of the Frightened Lady Themes & Keywords

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  • strangled with a scarf
  • scotland yard
  • chauffeur
  • footman
  • frightened young lady
  • frightened woman
  • old dark house
  • doctor
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  • piano
  • playing piano
  • secretary
+38 more
  • matriarch
  • lord
  • aristocrat
  • character says excuse me
  • family line
  • bolted door
  • fancy dress
  • dance
  • english aristocrat
  • colonial india
  • forger
  • blackmailer
  • police inspector
  • cousin marries cousin
  • gun
  • scream
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  • scotch and soda
  • last in the family line
  • piano music
  • strangler
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  • homicidal maniac
  • pistol
  • revolver
  • candle in the wind
  • priory
  • family secret
  • bloodline
  • inbreeding
  • sergeant
  • kidnapping
  • family relationships
  • detective
  • detective sergeant
  • psycho thriller
  • murder
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Cast & crew

The Case of the Frightened Lady Cast & Characters

Felix Aylmer leads the cast as Dr. Amersham, with Marius Goring as Willie, Lord Lebanon and Helen Haye as Lady Lebanon. Directed by George King; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Case of the Frightened Lady

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From the director

More from George King

More films directed by George King: Sting: Moment of Truth, Forbidden, The Shop at Sly Corner and Candlelight in Algeria.

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The Case of the Frightened Lady Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Scarf Murder Mystery” and “The Scarf Murder Mystery”.

Also known as
  • Scarf Murder Mystery
  • The Scarf Murder Mystery
  • Der Schrecken von Marks Priory

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FAQ

The Case of the Frightened Lady FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of the Frightened Lady, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Case of the Frightened Lady?

The Case of the Frightened Lady runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was The Case of the Frightened Lady released?

The Case of the Frightened Lady was released on September 28, 1940.

Who directed The Case of the Frightened Lady?

The Case of the Frightened Lady was directed by George King.

More films by George King

Who is in the cast of The Case of the Frightened Lady?

The Case of the Frightened Lady stars Felix Aylmer as Dr. Amersham, Marius Goring as Willie, Lord Lebanon and Helen Haye as Lady Lebanon, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Case of the Frightened Lady have a post-credit scene?

No. The Case of the Frightened Lady has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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