Lady in the Death House
“Even now I can hear preparations for my execution”
Synopsis
As a woman walks the "last mile" to her execution she remembers back to the incidents that got her framed for murder.
Top Cast
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Jean Parker
Mary Kirk Logan
Lionel Atwill
Charles Finch
Douglas Fowley
Dr. Dwight 'Brad' Bradford
Marcia Mae Jones
Suzy Kirk Logan
Robert Middlemass
State's Attorney
Cy Kendall
Detective
John Maxwell
Richard Snell
George Irving
Gregory
Forrest Taylor
Warden
Sam Flint
Gov. Harrison
Dick Curtis
Willis Millen
Byron Foulger
Avery
Ferris Taylor
Attorney
Fred Aldrich
Guard (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Grotto Bartender (uncredited)
Jane Crowley
Juror (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Emmett Lynn
Cafe Cook (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Sekely
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry O. Hoyt
- Original Score
- Jan Gray
- Original Title
- Lady in the Death House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Jack Schwarz Productions, PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Sekely
Harry O. Hoyt, Frederick C. Davis
Jan Gray
Gus Peterson
Robert O. Crandall
Jack Schwarz
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Peterson
Director of Photography
Steve Sekely
Director
Jack Schwarz
Producer
Jan Gray
Original Music Composer
Harry O. Hoyt
Screenplay
Robert O. Crandall
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady in the Death House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lady in the Death House about?
As a woman walks the "last mile" to her execution she remembers back to the incidents that got her framed for murder.
Who directed Lady in the Death House?
Lady in the Death House was directed by Steve Sekely.
Who stars in Lady in the Death House?
The principal cast of Lady in the Death House includes Jean Parker, Lionel Atwill, Douglas Fowley, Marcia Mae Jones, Robert Middlemass.
When was Lady in the Death House released and how long is it?
Lady in the Death House was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady in the Death House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady in the Death House was composed by Jan Gray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady in the Death House?
Lady in the Death House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).