Beware, My Lovely
“Trapped by a man beyond control!”
Synopsis
A psychopath on the run takes a job as a handyman at the house of a lonely widow.
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Beware My Lovely 1952 Opening Film Noir Robert Ryan
Type: Clip • Published 2019-03-17
Top Cast
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Ida Lupino
Helen Gordon
Robert Ryan
Howard Wilton
Taylor Holmes
Walter Armstrong
Barbara Whiting
Ruth Williams
James Willmas
Mr. Stevens
O.Z. Whitehead
Mr. Franks
William Talman
Mr. Gordon
Dee Pollock
Doug
Jimmy Mobley
Jimmy
Jeanne Eggenweiler
Jeanne
Brad Morrow
Boy
Shelly Lynn Anderson
Boy
Ronnie Patterson
Boy
Corky
Corky the Dog (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Horner
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Dinelli
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Beware, My Lovely
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, The Filmakers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Horner
Mel Dinelli
Leith Stevens
George E. Diskant
Paul Weatherwax
Collier Young
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Horner
Director
Mel Dinelli
Writer
Collier Young
Producer
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
George E. Diskant
Director of Photography
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Michael Woulfe
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 Beware, My Lovely
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What is Beware, My Lovely about?
A psychopath on the run takes a job as a handyman at the house of a lonely widow.
Who directed Beware, My Lovely?
Beware, My Lovely was directed by Harry Horner.
Who stars in Beware, My Lovely?
The principal cast of Beware, My Lovely includes Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Taylor Holmes, Barbara Whiting, James Willmas.
When was Beware, My Lovely released and how long is it?
Beware, My Lovely was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Beware, My Lovely?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beware, My Lovely was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beware, My Lovely?
Beware, My Lovely holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).