The Brasher Doubloon
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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.
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The Brasher Doubloon • 1947 • Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-26
Top Cast
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George Montgomery
Philip Marlowe
Nancy Guild
Merle Davis
Florence Bates
Mrs. Murdock
Roy Roberts
Lt. Breez
Fritz Kortner
Vannier
Conrad Janis
Leslie Murdock
Marvin Miller
Blair
Reed Hadley
Dr. Moss (uncredited)
Robert Adler
Police Sgt. Spangler (uncredited)
Ben Erway
Shaw (uncredited)
Alfred Linder
Eddie Prue (uncredited)
George Magrill
Policeman (uncredited)
Jack Overman
Apartment Manager (uncredited)
Ray Spiker
Figaro (uncredited)
Houseley Stevenson
Elisha Morningstar (uncredited)
Jack Stoney
Mike - Hood (uncredited)
Gisela Werbisek
Maid (uncredited)
Paul Maxey
Coroner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Brahm
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Bennett
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Brasher Doubloon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Brahm
Dorothy Bennett, Raymond Chandler, Leonard Praskins
David Buttolph
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Harry Reynolds
Robert Bassler
Department Leadership Roster
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Dorothy Bennett
Screenplay
Robert Bassler
Producer
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Director of Photography
John Brahm
Director
Harry Reynolds
Editor
Leonard Praskins
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brasher Doubloon
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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 himself entangled in a series of unexplained murders.
Who directed The Brasher Doubloon?
The Brasher Doubloon was directed by John Brahm.
Who stars in The Brasher Doubloon?
The principal cast of The Brasher Doubloon includes George Montgomery, Nancy Guild, Florence Bates, Roy Roberts, Fritz Kortner.
When was The Brasher Doubloon released and how long is it?
The Brasher Doubloon was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brasher Doubloon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brasher Doubloon was composed by David Buttolph.
Is The Brasher Doubloon based on a book or true story?
The Brasher Doubloon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raymond Chandler".