Lady on a Train
“Deanna... on a Man (Oh! Man) Hunt!”
Synopsis
While watching from her train window, Nikki Collins witnesses a murder in a nearby building. When she alerts the police, they think she has read one too many mystery novels. She then enlists a popular mystery writer to help her solve the crime on her own, but her sleuthing attracts the attentions of suitors and killers.
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Lady on a Train (1945) - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-15
Top Cast
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Deanna Durbin
Nikki Collins / Margo Martin
Ralph Bellamy
Jonathan Waring
David Bruce
Wayne Morgan
George Coulouris
Mr. Saunders, Circus Club Manager
Allen Jenkins
Danny (Waring chauffeur)
Dan Duryea
Arnold Waring
Edward Everett Horton
Mr. Haskell
Patricia Morison
Joyce Willams, Morgan's Girl
Maria Palmer
Margo Martin, Circus Club Singer
Elizabeth Patterson
Aunt Charlotte Waring
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. Wiggam, Waring Lawyer
William Frawley
Desk Sgt. Brennan
Jacqueline deWit
Miss Fletcher, Morgan's Secretary
Lash LaRue
Circus Club Waiter / Henchman
Jane Adams
Circus Club Photographer
Thurston Hall
Josiah Waring
Ben Carter
Maxwell
Mabel Forrest
Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 11, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles David
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Beloin, Robert O'Brien
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Lady on a Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles David
Edmund Beloin, Robert O'Brien, Leslie Charteris
Miklós Rózsa
Elwood Bredell
Ted J. Kent
Felix Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Charles David
Director
Felix Jackson
Producer
Edmund Beloin
Screenplay
Robert O'Brien
Screenplay
Howard Greer
Costume Design
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Lady on a Train
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What is Lady on a Train about?
While watching from her train window, Nikki Collins witnesses a murder in a nearby building. When she alerts the police, they think she has read one too many mystery novels. She then enlists a popular mystery writer to help her solve the crime on her own, but her sleuthing attracts the attentions of suitors and killers.
Who directed Lady on a Train?
Lady on a Train was directed by Charles David.
Who stars in Lady on a Train?
The principal cast of Lady on a Train includes Deanna Durbin, Ralph Bellamy, David Bruce, George Coulouris, Allen Jenkins.
When was Lady on a Train released and how long is it?
Lady on a Train was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady on a Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady on a Train was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady on a Train?
Lady on a Train holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).