
The Maltese Falcon(1941)
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.


“You and Robert Montgomery Solve a Murder Mystery Together!”
Private eye Phillip Marlowe wants to get out of the detective racket and into crime writing. But when he's called to the office of editor Adrienne Fromsett, it's not to talk about his story ideas — she wants him to locate the missing wife of her boss, Mr. Kingsby. The assignment quickly becomes complicated when bodies start turning up.

Robert Montgomery
Phillip Marlowe

Audrey Totter
Adrienne Fromsett

Lloyd Nolan
Lieutenant DeGarmot

Tom Tully
Captain Kane

Leon Ames
Derace Kingsby

Jayne Meadows
Mildred Haveland

Dick Simmons
Chris Lavery

Morris Ankrum
Eugene Grayson

Lila Leeds
Receptionist

William Roberts
Artist
Lady in the Lake is a mystery, thriller, crime film released in 1946 exploring themes of detective, press, film noir, whodunit. Directed by Robert Montgomery, it stars Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan. Private eye Phillip Marlowe wants to get out of the detective racket and into crime writing. But when he's called to the office of editor Adrienne Fromsett, it's not to talk about his story ideas — she wants him to locate the missing wife of her boss, Mr. Kingsby. The assignment quickly becomes complicated when bodies start turning up.
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