Ladies in Retirement
“The Great Broadway Melodrama Comes to Flaming Life on the Screen!”
Synopsis
Ellen Creed is a housekeeper who looks after Leonora Fiske, a retired actress living in the English countryside. When Ellen's eccentric sisters visit their sibling at Leonora's home, tensions soon lead to murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Denham, Garrett Fort
- Original Score
- Ernst Toch
- Original Title
- Ladies in Retirement
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Reginald Denham, Garrett Fort, Edward Percy
Ernst Toch
George Barnes
Al Clark
Lester Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Vidor
Director
Reginald Denham
Screenplay
Garrett Fort
Screenplay
Lester Cowan
Producer
Ernst Toch
Original Music Composer
Al Clark
Editor
David S. Hall
Production Design
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
George Barnes
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ladies in Retirement
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ladies in Retirement about?
Ellen Creed is a housekeeper who looks after Leonora Fiske, a retired actress living in the English countryside. When Ellen's eccentric sisters visit their sibling at Leonora's home, tensions soon lead to murder.
Who directed Ladies in Retirement?
Ladies in Retirement was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in Ladies in Retirement?
The principal cast of Ladies in Retirement includes Ida Lupino, Louis Hayward, Evelyn Keyes, Elsa Lanchester, Edith Barrett.
When was Ladies in Retirement released and how long is it?
Ladies in Retirement was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Ladies in Retirement?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ladies in Retirement was composed by Ernst Toch.