The Lodger
“PROBING EYES that marked the woman he loved for death!”
Synopsis
In Victorian era London, the inhabitants of a family home with rented rooms upstairs fear the new lodger is Jack the Ripper.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Lodger (1944) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-01
Top Cast
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Merle Oberon
Kitty Langley
Laird Cregar
Mr. Slade
George Sanders
Inspector John Warwick
Cedric Hardwicke
Robert Bonting
Sara Allgood
Ellen Bonting
Aubrey Mather
Superintendent Sutherland
Queenie Leonard
Daisy the Maid
Doris Lloyd
Jennie
David Clyde
Det. Sgt. Bates
Helena Pickard
Annie Rowley
Ruth Clifford
Hairdresser (uncredited)
Thora Hird
First Murder Victim Katie (uncredited)
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Wiggy (uncredited)
C. Montague Shaw
Stage Manager (uncredited)
Skelton Knaggs
Man with Cart
Charlie Hall
Comedian
Bess Flowers
Woman in Audience
Olaf Hytten
Harris, the Haberdasher
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Brahm
- Screenplay & Story
- Barré Lyndon
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- The Lodger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Brahm
Barré Lyndon, Marie Belloc Lowndes
Hugo Friedhofer
Lucien Ballard
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Robert Bassler
Department Leadership Roster
John Brahm
Director
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Robert Bassler
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
René Hubert
Costume Design
Barré Lyndon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
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.
Who stars in The Lodger?
The principal cast of The Lodger includes Merle Oberon, Laird Cregar, George Sanders, Cedric Hardwicke, Sara Allgood.
When was The Lodger released and how long is it?
The Lodger was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lodger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lodger was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
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: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).