Counterfeit Lady
"Plenty of excitement when a private sleuth trails a diamond and a dame---but finds only one phoney!"
Originally released in 1936. Counterfeit Lady is a comedy/action film. directed by D. Ross Lederman. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ralph Bellamy, Joan Perry, and Douglass Dumbrille
Synopsis
Phyllis Fowler claims to be just a "simple little country girl" trying to get by in the wicked big-city, and she takes a big getting-by step when she pulls a scam that gains her a $17,000 diamond from an exclusive jewelry store. Soon, a private-detective, who has a dupe gem matching the stolen one, the police, and two gangster buddies of the jeweler are all racing each other to get the diamond back from Phyllis. The country-girl provides them all with a wild chase.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Counterfeit Lady about?
Phyllis Fowler claims to be just a "simple little country girl" trying to get by in the wicked big-city, and she takes a big getting-by step when she pulls a scam that gains her a $17,000 diamond f...
Who directed Counterfeit Lady?
Counterfeit Lady was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
How long is Counterfeit Lady?
Counterfeit Lady has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Counterfeit Lady released?
Counterfeit Lady was released on December 31, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Counterfeit Lady?
The main cast of Counterfeit Lady includes Ralph Bellamy, Joan Perry, Douglass Dumbrille, George McKay, Gene Morgan.