The Brasher Doubloon
"Some women can't stand cats ... with me it's men!"
Originally released in 1947. The Brasher Doubloon is a mystery/crime film. directed by John Brahm. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Montgomery, Nancy Guild, and Florence Bates
Synopsis
Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock hires Marlowe to find an old rare coin, the Brasher Doubloon, that belonged in her deceased husband's collection. Marlowe begins investigating, but quickly finds himself entangled in a series of unexplained murders.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1947
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (36 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Montgomery
as Philip Marlowe
Nancy Guild
as Merle Davis
Florence Bates
as Mrs. Murdock
Roy Roberts
as Lt. Breez
Fritz Kortner
as Vannier
Conrad Janis
as Leslie Murdock
Marvin Miller
as Blair
Reed Hadley
as Dr. Moss (uncredited)
Robert Adler
as Police Sgt. Spangler (uncredited)
Ben Erway
as Shaw (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brasher Doubloon about?
Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock hires Marlowe to find an old rare coin, the Brasher Doubloon, that belonged in her deceased husband's collection. Marlowe begins investigating, but quickly finds himse...
Who directed The Brasher Doubloon?
The Brasher Doubloon was directed by John Brahm.
How long is The Brasher Doubloon?
The Brasher Doubloon has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Brasher Doubloon released?
The Brasher Doubloon was released on February 6, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Brasher Doubloon?
The main cast of The Brasher Doubloon includes George Montgomery, Nancy Guild, Florence Bates, Roy Roberts, Fritz Kortner.