The Missing Lady (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1946, The Missing Lady is a drama, crime, mystery and science fiction film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 60 minutes. “A Mystery Thrill-Treat from the Annals of The Shadow” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While investigating the theft of a valuable jade statue known as "The Missing Lady" -- and the subsequent murder of an art dealer -- imperceptible sleuth Lamont Cranston aka the Shadow (Kane Richmond) finds himself being blamed for the crime. It doesn't help the Shadow's claims of innocence when more bodies begin piling up. Good thing he knows exactly who's guilty among an increasingly smaller group of suspects.
Who’s in it. The Missing Lady stars Kane Richmond as Lamont Cranston [The Shadow], Barbara Read as Margo Lane (as Barbara Reed), George Chandler as Shrevvie and James Flavin as Police Insp. Cardona, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Missing Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Missing Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Missing Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Missing Lady (1946)?
- In US, The Missing Lady is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Missing Lady worth watching?
- The Missing Lady holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Missing Lady?
- The Missing Lady stars Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, George Chandler, James Flavin and Pierre Watkin.
- When was The Missing Lady released?
- The Missing Lady was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.