Lady in the lake is a 1947 american film noir that marked the directorial debut of robert montgomery, who also stars in the film. Its not like any other movie youll ever see, but the fact that its. Lady in the lake 1947 directed by robert montgomery metrogoldwynmayer robert montgomerys lady in the lake is a oneofakind experience. One is certainly hardpressed to think of another true bad girl representative so closely identifiable with film noir than hardlooking blonde actress audrey totter. I can usually figure out where an author is going with a story, but it wasnt til the middle of lady in the lake could i figure out this story. Rent lady in the lake 1947 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The plot of lady in the lake was convoluted, but it was fun watching the film to experience how robert montgomery tried to bring the audience into what must have been a very novel experience in 1946. Notes about lady in the lake, 1947, directed by robert montgomery, with robert montgomery, audrey totter, lloyd nolan, available from turner classic movies. Editorinchief adrienne fromsett audrey totter has an ulterior motive for interviewing marlowe. Download or stream from your apple tv, roku, smart tv, computer or portable device. I found it interesting that most examples came from popular and from recent films.
Lady in the lake reflects the gulf which then existed between what women were expected to be and what they aspired to be. Dick simmons as prettyboy chris lavery addresses the camera and directorstar robert montgomery as raymond chandlers detective philip marlowe in a relatively brief scene from lady in the lake, 1947. Rita hayworth is elsa bannister in orson welles the lady from shanghai 1947. Mgm was taking a big risk, given that they were using a hugely popular character, philip marlowe, and an actor known. The supporting cast was fine and overall the movie came through for me. Earlier she had sent her husband a telegram saying she was heading to mexico to marry chris lavery.
Lady in the lake approved 1h 45min crime, filmnoir, mystery 24 january 1947 usa the lady editor of a crime magazine hires philip marlowe to find the wife of her boss. Its a long stretch to call lady in the lakethe dark suspense film from 1947 that robert montgomery directed and starred ina christmas movie. Lady in the lake 1947 the day before christmas, detective philip marlowe robert montgomery visits kingsby publications in the hopes of getting one of his crime stories published. Dick simmons as prettyboy chris lavery addresses the camera and directorstar robert montgomery as raymond chandlers detective philip marlowe in a relatively brief scene from lady in the lake, 1947 view the tcmdb entry for lady in the lake 1947. Allow some room for deviation, too, from the expected portrayal of raymond chandlers phillip marlowe character. The private detective soon finds himself involved in murder. Rent lady in the lake 1947 starring robert montgomery and audrey totter on dvd and bluray. They each created a unique method of filming a story. Jan 12, 2016 lady in the lake 1947 fullmovie just click link below. That leaves the odd case of the lady in the lake, also from 47, which robert montgomery, starring as philip marlowe, illadvisedly decided to direct himself. Title sequence from the film noir lady in the lake 1947, directed by robert montgomery, starring robert montgomery, audrey totter, lloyd nolan. On the other hand, as to the first person camera style of the film, i think its just as well that it didnt catch on. Im going to download the audible version of the book as listening to it will only add to my enjoyment of lady in the lake. One film read as a series of auditions strung together by a trite plot, and came off as selfconscious and tiresome.
Lila leeds in lady in the lake 1946 robert montgomery and audrey totter in lady in the lake 1946. Unfortunately in those days, most of the movies were on vhs. To really enjoy the 1947 mgm film noir lady in the lake, its crucial to accept the subjective camera angle robert montgomery uses, and fully give yourself to seeing things via this artificial first person lens. While she remained a btier actress for most her career, she was an a quality actress and one of filmdoms most intriguing ladies. Lady in the lake 1947 official trailer robert montgomery, audrey totter crime movie hd the lady editor of a crime magazine hires philip marlowe to find the wife of her boss. Lady in the lake 1947 posted on august 22, 2016 by danilo castro some cases, like this one, kind of creep up on you on their hands and knees and the first thing you know, youre in it up to your neck. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. But, you know, im not much of a holiday films buff, and i wanted to write a seasonal post for this site, so a film noir title that happens to be. Mar 11, 2011 lady in the lake 1947 directed by robert montgomery metrogoldwynmayer robert montgomerys lady in the lake is a oneofakind experience. Philip marlowe searches for a missing woman in this mystery shot entirely from the detectives viewpoint. Robert montgomerys take on philip marlowe in 1947s lady in the lake might not be as wellknown as the ones above, but in many ways his portrayal of the character, and the movie as a whole is the most unique. It was a rarity,an experimental film from a major studioand it apparently did well at the boxoffice. With robert montgomery, audrey totter, lloyd nolan, tom tully.
Lady in the lake is remembered as being filmed with a subjective. The following year, the brasher doubloon, from the book the high window, can be deemed a failure. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. Were here to talk about one of the most unusual film noirs and maybe one of the most unusual films in mainstream hollywood history called lady in the lake. To really enjoy the 1947 mgm film noir lady in the lake, its crucial to. Robert montgomery, audrey totter, lloyd nolan steve fisher screenplay, raymond chandler novel. Having seen lady in the lake yesterday at the capitol, this corner now can confirm what the advertisements have been saying all along. Lady in the lake 1947 official trailer robert montgomery, audrey totter crime movie hd the lady editor of a crime magazine hires philip. Some of the film did not hold up to the test of time. But for all her ambition and drive, maddie may fail to see the people right in front of her. Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene. Sep, 2002 lady in the lake 1947 this may not be the best chandler adaptation, but its a shooin for the weirdest, and not just because its the only flick ever shot in marlowevision. Lady in the lake 1946 directed by robert montgomery.
When i first saw this movie years ago, i remember seeing the credits and thinking i was in the wrong movie. Its worth leaving such preconceptions behind as the film pulls off the. Im a big fan of raymond chandler but i havent seen either murder my sweet or the lady in the lake, a problem i will remedy at the first opportunity. Another sizzling murder mystery by raymond chandler private detective philip marlowe is asked by a publishing executive, adrienne fromsett, to locate the wife of her boss, publisher derace kingsby. Lady in the lake 1947 official trailer robert montgomery, audrey totter crime movie hd duration. The lady editor of a crime magazine hires philip marlowe to find the wife of her boss. Burdened with lighting thats too even and mostly unimaginative compositions, lady in the lake often feels like its simply squatting down while a succession of likeably but unavoidably btier actors hector and interrogate us all that said, it would be uncharitable to dismiss such an odd experiment as a simple failure. Apr 11, 20 it was a rarity,an experimental film from a major studioand it apparently did well at the boxoffice.
Lady in the lake 1947 this may not be the best chandler adaptation, but its a shooin for the weirdest, and not just because its the only flick ever shot in marlowevision. Here is a clip from lady in the lake 1947, the scene shows a man from a pov as he walks through the room note. Lady in the lake 1947 page 2 classic horror film board. Lady in the lake 1947 rotten tomatoes robert montgomery is the director and star of the film noir mystery lady in the lake, adapted for the screen by source novelist raymond chandler. Posts about lady in the lake 1947 written by monstergirl. Robert montgomerys take on philip marlowe in 1947 s lady in the lake might not be as wellknown as the ones above, but in many ways his portrayal of the character, and the movie as a whole is the most unique. Lady in the lake 1947 tcm intro christmas mysteries. Lady in the lake 1947 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The camera imitates consequently throughout the whole movie the eyepoint of a diegetic character.
Jul 09, 2007 lady in the lake 1947 official trailer robert montgomery, audrey totter crime movie hd duration. Eddie mullers outro to lady in the lake 1947 on tcm noir alley duration. Pictures are property of movie companies owner of the respective movies. Lady in the lake 1947 official trailer robert montgomery. The lady in the lake trailer turner classic movies. Red 1994 full movie 720p video hd quality high tension 2003 full movie 720p video hd quality a very long engagement 2004 full movie 720p.
Lady in the lake 1947 screens the austin chronicle. Like a lot of oneofakind experiences, its one that some people will never want to experience ever again after its over. The picture is definitely different and affords one a fresh. This is our second installment of a very gumshoe christmas, and we take up where alias boston blackie on monday left offfrom bmovie to classic noir. Lady in the lake 1947 uses playful images of christmas in that clever brand of sarcasm used by only the best private eyes. The other was a masterstroke thats still being heralded as a masterpiece, today. Lady in the lake movie posters from movie poster shop. Buy lady in the lake movie posters from movie poster shop. Lady in the lake buy, rent or watch on fandangonow. Er ist ein filmhistorisch einzigartiges beispiel eines kommerziellen films, in. Lady in the lake 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The movie was also unusual for having virtually no instrumental soundtrack, the music in the film being instead provided by a wordless vocal chorus. Philip marlowe searches for a missing woman in this mystery shot entirely.
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