
Black Angel(1946)
A falsely convicted man's wife, Catherine, and an alcoholic composer and pianist, Martin, team up in an attempt to clear her husband of the murder of a blonde singer, who is Martin's wife.


“A Night He Couldn't Forget With a Woman He Couldn't Remember.”
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.

Franchot Tone
John 'Jack' Marlow

Ella Raines
Carol 'Kansas' Richman

Alan Curtis
Scott Henderson

Aurora Miranda
Estela Monteiro

Thomas Gomez
Inspector Burgess

Fay Helm
Ann Terry

Elisha Cook Jr.
Cliff Milburn

Andrew Tombes
Mac - Bartender

Regis Toomey
Detective

Joseph Crehan
Detective
Phantom Lady is a mystery, thriller, crime film released in 1944 exploring themes of hat, falsely accused, sociopath, film noir, framed for murder, in love with best friend's girl. Directed by Robert Siodmak, it stars Franchot Tone, Ella Raines, Alan Curtis. 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.
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