The Lady in the Morgue
“DETECTIVE BILL CRANE AGAIN!...Wise-cracking around for clues...And making them fit...In a thrill-filled mystery drama!”
Synopsis
A detective investigates the disappearance of a girl's body from the city morgue.
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Top Cast
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Preston Foster
Det. Bill Crane
Patricia Ellis
Mrs. Sam Taylor
Frank Jenks
Doc Williams
Thomas E. Jackson
Police Lieutenant Strom
Bill Elliott
Chauncey Courtland
Roland Drew
Sam Taylor
Barbara Pepper
Kay Renshaw
Joe Downing
Steve Collins
Archie Robbins
Frankie French
Al Hill
Spitzy
Morgan Wallace
Inspector Layman
Brian Burke
Johnson
Donald Kerr
Greening
Don Brodie
Taxi Driver
Rollo Lloyd
Coroner
Gordon Hart
Colonel Black
Byron Foulger
Al Horn (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
Spectator at the Hearing (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otis Garrett
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Taylor, Robertson White
- Original Title
- The Lady in the Morgue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otis Garrett
Eric Taylor, Robertson White, Jonathan Latimer
Department Leadership Roster
Otis Garrett
Director
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
Robertson White
Screenplay
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 Lady in the Morgue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lady in the Morgue about?
A detective investigates the disappearance of a girl's body from the city morgue.
Who directed The Lady in the Morgue?
The Lady in the Morgue was directed by Otis Garrett.
Who stars in The Lady in the Morgue?
The principal cast of The Lady in the Morgue includes Preston Foster, Patricia Ellis, Frank Jenks, Thomas E. Jackson, Bill Elliott.
When was The Lady in the Morgue released and how long is it?
The Lady in the Morgue was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Is The Lady in the Morgue based on a book or true story?
The Lady in the Morgue is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jonathan Latimer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady in the Morgue?
The Lady in the Morgue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).