Lured
“Don't answer this ad... Don't... don't... don't...”
Synopsis
Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Soon after the disappearance, she's approached by Harley Temple, a police investigator who believes her friend has been murdered by a serial killer who uses personal ads to find his victims. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help.
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Top Cast
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George Sanders
Robert Fleming
Lucille Ball
Sandra Carpenter
Charles Coburn
Harley Temple
Boris Karloff
Charles van Druten
Cedric Hardwicke
Julian Wilde
Joseph Calleia
Nicholas Moryani
Alan Mowbray
Lyle Maxwell
George Zucco
H.R. Barrett
Robert Coote
Detective Wilson
Alan Napier
Detective Gordon
Tanis Chandler
Lucy Barnard
Ann Codee
Matilda
Jimmy Aubrey
Nelson (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Pierre (uncredited)
Charles Coleman
Sir Charles (uncredited)
Alex Frazer
Professor Harkness (uncredited)
Gerald Hamer
Harry Milton (uncredited)
Eddie Parks
Oswald Pickering (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Rosten
- Original Score
- Michel Michelet
- Original Title
- Lured
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Leo Rosten, Jacques Companéez, Simon Gantillon, Ernest Neuville
Michel Michelet
William H. Daniels
John M. Foley
James Nasser, Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Sirk
Director
Michel Michelet
Original Music Composer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
John M. Foley
Editor
James Nasser
Producer
Leo Rosten
Screenplay
Nicolai Remisoff
Production Design
Elois Jenssen
Costume Design
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 Lured
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What is Lured about?
Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Soon after the disappearance, she's approached by Harley Temple, a police investigator who believes her friend has been murdered by a serial killer who uses personal ads to find his victims. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help.
Who directed Lured?
Lured was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in Lured?
The principal cast of Lured includes George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke.
When was Lured released and how long is it?
Lured was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Lured?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lured was composed by Michel Michelet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lured?
Lured holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).