Dishonored Lady
“Unbridled passion . . . scandal . . . murder!”
Synopsis
Art editor Madeleine Damian carries on numerous loveless affairs. After a failed relationship with advertiser Felix Courtland, the increasingly depressed Madeleine attempts suicide. When Jack Garet, her secretary and former lover, tries to blackmail her, Madeleine resigns and seeks a reclusive life. Neighbor David Cousins befriends Madeleine, but soon Courtland and Garet discover her whereabouts and disrupt her new life.
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Hedy Lamarr
Madeleine Damien
Dennis O'Keefe
Dr. David Cousins
John Loder
Felix Courtland
William Lundigan
Jack Garet
Morris Carnovsky
Dr. Richard Caleb
Natalie Schafer
Ethel Royce
Paul Cavanagh
Victor Kranish
Douglass Dumbrille
District Attorney O'Brien
Margaret Hamilton
Mrs. Geiger
Nicholas Joy
Mitchell
Archie Twitchell
Freddie Francher
Gino Corrado
Carl, Waiter
Dewey Robinson
Jim, Doorman
Edward Biby
Clerk
Fred Kohler Jr.
First Motorcycle Cop
Henry Hebert
Attorney's Assistant
Raoul Freeman
Bailiff
Wilbur Mack
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund H. North
- Original Score
- Carmen Dragon
- Original Title
- Dishonored Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Edmund H. North, Edward Sheldon, Margaret Ayer Barnes
Carmen Dragon
Lucien N. Andriot
John M. Foley
Jack Chertok, Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
Edmund H. North
Screenplay
Jack Chertok
Producer
Carmen Dragon
Original Music Composer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
John M. Foley
Editor
Nicolai Remisoff
Production Design
Elois Jenssen
Costume Design
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dishonored Lady
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What is Dishonored Lady about?
Art editor Madeleine Damian carries on numerous loveless affairs. After a failed relationship with advertiser Felix Courtland, the increasingly depressed Madeleine attempts suicide. When Jack Garet, her secretary and former lover, tries to blackmail her, Madeleine resigns and seeks a reclusive life. Neighbor David Cousins befriends Madeleine, but soon Courtland and Garet discover her whereabouts and disrupt her new life.
Who directed Dishonored Lady?
Dishonored Lady was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in Dishonored Lady?
The principal cast of Dishonored Lady includes Hedy Lamarr, Dennis O'Keefe, John Loder, William Lundigan, Morris Carnovsky.
When was Dishonored Lady released and how long is it?
Dishonored Lady was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Dishonored Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dishonored Lady was composed by Carmen Dragon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dishonored Lady?
Dishonored Lady holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).