

Cool and Lam
Synopsis
Odd-couple private detective team Bertha Cool and Donald Lam investigate a seemingly-simple infidelity case that leads to murder.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Erle Stanley Gardner, Edmund L. Hartmann
- Original Title
- Cool and Lam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Paisano Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Erle Stanley Gardner, Edmund L. Hartmann
Lucien N. Andriot
Gail Patrick
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Edmund L. Hartmann
Writer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cool and Lam.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cool and Lam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cool and Lam about?
Odd-couple private detective team Bertha Cool and Donald Lam investigate a seemingly-simple infidelity case that leads to murder.
Who directed Cool and Lam?
Cool and Lam was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Cool and Lam?
The principal cast of Cool and Lam includes Billy Pearson, Benay Venuta, Maurice Manson, Margaret Field, Judith Bess Jones.
When was Cool and Lam released and how long is it?
Cool and Lam was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 30m.
Is Cool and Lam based on a book or true story?
Cool and Lam is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Erle Stanley Gardner".
