The Lodger
"PROBING EYES that marked the woman he loved for death!"
Originally released in 1944. The Lodger is a thriller/mystery film. directed by John Brahm. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Merle Oberon, Laird Cregar, and George Sanders
Synopsis
In Victorian era London, the inhabitants of a family home with rented rooms upstairs fear the new lodger is Jack the Ripper.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (92 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Merle Oberon
as Kitty Langley
Laird Cregar
as Mr. Slade
George Sanders
as Inspector John Warwick
Cedric Hardwicke
as Robert Bonting
Sara Allgood
as Ellen Bonting
Aubrey Mather
as Superintendent Sutherland
Queenie Leonard
as Daisy the Maid
Doris Lloyd
as Jennie
David Clyde
as Det. Sgt. Bates
Helena Pickard
as Annie Rowley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lodger about?
In Victorian era London, the inhabitants of a family home with rented rooms upstairs fear the new lodger is Jack the Ripper.
Who directed The Lodger?
The Lodger was directed by John Brahm.
How long is The Lodger?
The Lodger has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Lodger released?
The Lodger was released on January 19, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lodger?
The main cast of The Lodger includes Merle Oberon, Laird Cregar, George Sanders, Cedric Hardwicke, Sara Allgood.