The Lodger
“A MYSTERY MASTERPIECE TAKES ON NEW LIFE”
Synopsis
An elderly couple's lodger, a British musician (Ivor Novello), becomes the suspect in a series of killings.
Top Cast
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Ivor Novello
Michel Angeloff
Elizabeth Allan
Daisy Bunting
A.W. Baskcomb
George Bunting
Barbara Everest
Mrs. Bunting
Jack Hawkins
Joe Martin
Shayle Gardner
Detective Snell
Peter Gawthorne
Lord Southcliff
Kynaston Reeves
Bob Mitchell
Drusilla Wills
Mrs. Coles
Anthony Holles
Silvono
George Merritt
Commissioner
Molly Fisher
Gladys Sims
Andreas Malandrinos
Rabinovitch
Iris Ashley
Police Commissioner's Daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- H. Fowler Mear, Marie Belloc Lowndes, Miles Mander
- Original Title
- The Lodger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Julius Hagen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
H. Fowler Mear, Marie Belloc Lowndes, Miles Mander
Basil Emmott, William Luff
Jack Harris
Julius Hagen
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
William Luff
Director of Photography
Miles Mander
Writer
Maurice Elvey
Director
Jack Harris
Editor
Julius Hagen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lodger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lodger about?
An elderly couple's lodger, a British musician (Ivor Novello), becomes the suspect in a series of killings.
Who directed The Lodger?
The Lodger was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in The Lodger?
The principal cast of The Lodger includes Ivor Novello, Elizabeth Allan, A.W. Baskcomb, Barbara Everest, Jack Hawkins.
When was The Lodger released and how long is it?
The Lodger was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is The Lodger based on a book or true story?
The Lodger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marie Belloc Lowndes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lodger?
The Lodger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).