Lured (1947) e 12 09/05/1947 (US) Drama, Thriller, Mystery 1h 42m User Score. 65. I love Lucy no matter what role she plays. Follow. Post Mar 08, 2005 #1 2005-03-08T23:43. I finally caught up with this film and I really liked it. A serial killer is on the loose in London, luring young women into his web through ads placed in the personal column. The upbeat "All For Love" musical score, combined with elegant costumes, reinforce the romantic theme. Use the HTML below. The same studio used him in The Fan (1949). SHORT review. In the meantime, Sandra answers an ad placed by Charles van Druten (Boris Karloff), a former fashion designer who is now mentally imbalanced. als Sandra Carpenter. One of the suspects is Robert Fleming (George Sanders) who may, or may not, be the killer. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Directed by: Douglas Sirk. Find trailers, reviews, synopsis, awards and cast information for Lured (1947) - Douglas Sirk on AllMovie - Lucille Ball is an American taxi-dancer living in… A friend of one of the victims, an attractive dancer named Sandra Carpenter (Lucille Ball), acts as bait to catch the killer, under direction of Police Inspector Temple (Charles Coburn). She is to wear an expensive ... See full summary ». An amazing cast -- George Sanders, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Charles Coburn, Alan Napier, George Zucco, Alan Mawbray and Boris Karloff (!) Sandra Carpenter (Lucille Ball) is an American who came to London to perform in a show, but now is working as a taxi dancer. He runs a numbers racket with the local soda shop owner. Lured was subsequently re-titled Personal Column, much to Sirk's annoyance. Lured is a film directed by Douglas Sirk with George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke .... Year: 1947. ", Title: ... partly because he was cast as the romantic interest for Ball's Sandra Carpenter. The dialogue is crisp. Watch Lured movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie review and more on TVGuide.com. Joe Karlosi. Lured was the first production of Oakmont Pictures, a company formed in Nov 1945 by distributor James Nasser and producer Henry Kesler. Lured (1947) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The working title of this film was Personal Column. Temple confronts Wilde, but has no proof, and then learns that Fleming has confessed to the murders. Whether it’s one of her hilarious, timeless sitcoms or one of her wonderful movies, this redhead is always, always, always welcome in my den. Lured (1947) TMDb Score. Van opkomende regisseurs tot prijswinnaars. During the party, however, Sandra accidentally discovers incriminating evidence in Fleming's desk, including a distinctive bracelet worn by her friend Lucy and her photograph. 25 of 34 people found this review helpful. Maar dan ook nooit. A serial killer is on the loose in London, luring young women into his web through ads placed in the personals column. You get the feeling that the film's director (Douglas Sirk) started with the intention of making a whodunit, but later changed his mind and decided to make a romantic melodrama. English and Spanish audio. But what a cast… Lured Find movie and film cast and crew information for Lured (1947) - Douglas Sirk on AllMovie Alison Courtland wakes up in the middle of the night on board a train, but she cannot remember how she got there. A Parole Officer falls in-love with his client, a ravishing blonde who served time for murder, and he's determined to help her go straight despite her interfering criminal boyfriend. Lured (1947) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Scotland Yard's men break through the windows to rescue her just in time. Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. --Robert Horton. Douglas Sirk Director. Overview of Lured, 1947, directed by Douglas Sirk, with George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, at Turner Classic Movies Cast: George Sanders - Lucille Ball - Charles Coburn - Boris Karloff - Cedric Hardwicke. Find movie and film cast and crew information for Lured (1947) - Douglas Sirk on AllMovie The film is a remake of Robert Siodmak's 1939 French film Pieges (titled Personal Column in the United States). More. Member. As I wanted to finally get into Douglas Sirk's famous melodramas of the 1950s, I decided to start my exploration of his filmography with the rather little-known 1947 film-noir Lured, a remake of a French film by Robert Siodmak.Not yet displaying all the signs of Sirk's well-known trademark style, Lured is mostly centered around Lucille Ball's performance, which I highly admired. as Inspector Harley Temple. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile ... See full summary », A serial killer in London is murdering young women he meets through the personal columns of newspapers. Cast & Crew. Description. But, as the film progresses, the whodunit element gets undercut by the developing romance between Carpenter and Fleming. Lured (1947) Director: Douglas Sirk Stars: George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn and Boris Karloff Consolidating information from various sources, this was made as Lured but changed partway through its theatrical run to Personal Column, only to become known to film fans and historians under its original title. Watch Lured (1947) - Trailer - Film Gorillas on Dailymotion George Sanders Robert Fleming. -- are all upstaged by a dazzling and confident Lucille Ball. Play Trailer; Overview . Charles Coburn. Fleming, suave and sophisticated, charms Carpenter into romantic complications.The whodunit element of "Lured" gets off to a strong start, with good direction, some spooky lighting at the beginning, and an assortment of interesting suspects. Thriller 1947 1 hr 42 min Available on iTunes, Prime Video A serial killer is on the loose in London, luring young women into his web through ads placed in the personal column. LURED (1947) LURED (1947) Joe Karlosi. As Wilde prepares to flee the country, he is visited by Sandra. A killer lures lonely young women via the "personals" column in a London newspaper. Cast and crew. Lured (1947) was her 73rd movie, made while she was a freelance actress. George Sanders. Synopsis: Before being forever associated with melodrama, acclaimed director Douglas Sirk dabbled in other genres. LURED (1947) Joe Karlosi. 21K 33. ACTEURS Lured (1947) Cast: George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Joseph Calleia, Bekijk oprecht geweldige films. als Robert Fleming. 21K 33. Lucille Ball Sandra Carpenter. With George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff. Directed by Douglas Sirk. Drama, Certificate: Passed However, in Lured (also known as Personal Column) he seems to have been cast as first lover. Lucille Ball (before she was Lucy Ricardo) was quite good as a feisty American gal going undercover to trap a serial killer. It’s that good. Overview System Requirements Reviews Related. Crime. But, when I want to watch a murder mystery from the 30's or 40's, I will be more inclined to watch a film whose sole aim is to present a whodunit puzzle, such as, for example, a good old fashion Charlie Chan film with Sidney Toler ... romance be damned. Rated the #54 best film of 1947, and #9905 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users). Certificate: Passed Starring: Boris Karloff, Charles Coburn, Lucille Ball, George Sanders. Both films feature George Sanders. This FAQ is empty. Lighted Fools of Yesterday: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener in Sirk’s Neglected Drama “There’s Always Tomorrow” | Blu-ray Review, New to Streaming: True History of the Kelly Gang, Beastie Boys Story, To the Stars & More, Malone’s the Angel in the Centerfold of Sirk’s High-Flying The Tarnished Angels (1957) | Blu-ray Review. 21K 33. I finally caught up with this film and I really liked it. He announces each of his murders to the police by sending them a cryptic poem. Post Mar 08, 2005 #1 2005-03-08T23:43. LURED (1947) Director: Douglas Sirk. Here are some of our picks to get you in the spirit. Often she was uncredited in those early days. Original title: Lured. Fleming refuses to see Sandra, believing she only pretended to be in love with him in order to trap him. Upload subtitles. The cast of LURED is a veritable 'who's who' of character actors from the 40's including a couple of actors cast against type which is something I always find intriguing.LURED is a 1947 black and white film directed by Douglas Sirk who, as you might know, later went on to direct a bunch of sumptuous 1950's films in dramatically lavish color. Fleming ultimately does win Sandra's heart, and they become engaged. Tuesday's Forgotten Film: LURED (1947) starring Lucille Ball, George Sanders, Boris Karloff, Charles Coburn and many other recognizable faces from the past. After a dancer disappears, the police enlist an American friend of hers, Sandra Carpenter, to answer advertisements in the personal columns, and lure the killer. The only reason it isn’t wildly popular or known is that it isn’t shown on television more often. Traductions en contexte de "lured" en anglais-français avec Reverso Context : I think perhaps the bishop has been lured into viewing these believers in too positive a light. Wilde assures his incarcerated friend that he will hire the best attorney and do everything possible to clear him. as Robert Fleming. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? 6 years ago | 7K views. Overall, "Lured" has a great cast and some wonderful atmosphere. The film's split personality may also be the result of the casting of two strong lead actors (Ball and Sanders), whom we do not usually associate with murder mysteries. LURED, a 1947 murder-mystery/comedy showed up on TCM a week or so ago and what an unexpected delight. Born in a French prison in 1775, François Eugène Vidocq becomes a professional thief and is later appointed chief of Parisian police. Cast: George Sanders - Lucille Ball - Charles Coburn - Boris Karloff - Cedric Hardwicke. AKA: Personal Column. Genres: Film noir, Police Procedural, Mystery, Psychological Thriller. LURED, a 1947 murder-mystery/comedy showed up on TCM a week or so ago and what an unexpected delight. British police are after a serial killer who lures his female victims through newspaper personal ads and sends cryptic-poem clues to the cops. Joe Karlosi. Directed by Douglas Sirk. The movie is a thriller- a serial killer lures young women through the personal columns and taunts the police with sending quotes of Baudelaire. Cast (Actor, Role) George Sanders (as … Sandra Carpenter (Lucille Ball) is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Fleming shares a stately home with Julian Wilde (Cedric Hardwicke), his business partner and friend. And the film provides some great nostalgia, via 1940's clothes, hairstyles, and music. "[3], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lured&oldid=983052548, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 11 October 2020, at 23:44. Waar je ook maar bent. Barrett (George Zucco). Lured (1947) Film Gorillas. Red … She plays a dance hall girl enlisted by Scotland Yard to chase down a serial killer. Lured is a 1947 film noir directed by Douglas Sirk and starring George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, and Boris Karloff. Geen advertenties. Scotland Yard Inspector Harley Temple (Charles Coburn) believes the killer to be influenced by the 19th-century French poet Charles Baudelaire. Danger and suspense ensue. Charles Coburn. British police are after a serial killer who lures his female victims through newspaper personal ads and sends cryptic-poem clues to the cops. He was a villain in Cecil B. DeMille's biblical epic Samson and Delilah (1949), the most popular film of the year. The image and sound are very well rendered for a 1947 film. Their appearance in the final film has not been confirmed. Fleming learns that Sandra was an undercover police agent and is placed under arrest. (1947). In Lured, a serial killer terrorized London, trapping his prey through personal ads in the newspaper and taunting the police with gruesome poems. HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Trailer. Lured (1947, directed by Douglas Sirk) is somewhat of a hidden gem in the world of classic film fans. Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. 21K 33. Sandra (Lucille Ball) is a friend of the last victim that is drafted by the police to help with the investigation. Anyone who knows anything about me knows how much I adore Lucille Ball. Duration. View production, box office, & company info. Was this review helpful to you? Lured 1947 - 1080p HD - film noir - boris karloff - YouTube A serial killer in London is murdering young women he meets through the personal columns of newspapers. as Charles van Druten. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help. He asks if Sandra would be willing to work undercover to help find her missing friend and the killer. 1947 Close. Story of a Depression-downtrodden waif who uses her brains instead of her body to rise from tyro con artist to crime boss. Not Yet Rated 1 hr 42 min Aug 28th, 1947 Mystery, Thriller, Drama. As I wanted to finally get into Douglas Sirk's famous melodramas of the 1950s, I decided to start my exploration of his filmography with the rather little-known 1947 film-noir Lured, a remake of a French film by Robert Siodmak.Not yet displaying all the signs of Sirk's well-known trademark style, Lured is mostly centered around Lucille Ball's performance, which I highly admired. David Levene . A group of treasure hunters search for a wagon load of gold, buried years before in Death Valley. He sees first-hand how observant she is and gives her a temporary police identification card and a gun. Circumstantial evidence mounts up, his typewriter is identified as the one used for the poems, although he adamantly denies any involvement in the crimes. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help. Lured was the first production of Oakmont Pictures, ... 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