Phantom Lady
Director: Robert Siodmak
Actors: Franchot Tone, Ella Raines, Alan Curtis
PlotScott Henderson, an unhappily married engineer, seeks solace in a nightclub, where he meets an enigmatic woman with a striking hat. After a casual evening spent together, he returns home only to find his wife murdered. The police quickly arrest him as the primary suspect when he reveals his alibi, but stunningly, he cannot recall the name of the woman he was with, and witnesses from the club claim not to remember seeing her. With all evidence pointing against him, Henderson is left facing the death penalty. His loyal secretary, Carol Richman, refuses to believe in his guilt and takes it upon herself to uncover the truth.
As Carol delves deeper into the mystery, she retraces Henderson's steps on the night of the murder, encountering quirky and suspicious characters along the way. Her tenacity puts her in dangerous situations, and the pressure mounts as she races against time to find the elusive "phantom lady" who can clear Henderson's name. The unraveling of clues leads her closer to a surprising revelation putting her own life at risk as she inches toward unveiling the real murderer.
Writers: Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Cornell Woolrich
Release Date: 28 Jan 1944
Runtime: 87 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English, Portuguese
Home Video Reviews
Phantom Lady stands out with intriguing noir elements, Ella Raines' compelling performance, and a rich set of extras, despite some narrative inconsistency and video aging.
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