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The Notorious Landlady

  • 19621962
  • PassedPassed
  • 2h 3m
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6.7/10
2.3K
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The Notorious Landlady (1962)
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  • Comedy
  • Mystery

An American junior diplomat in London rents a house from, and falls in love with, a woman suspected of murder.An American junior diplomat in London rents a house from, and falls in love with, a woman suspected of murder.An American junior diplomat in London rents a house from, and falls in love with, a woman suspected of murder.

IMDb RATING
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2.3K
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  • Director
    • Richard Quine
  • Writers
    • Larry Gelbart(screenplay)
    • Blake Edwards(screenplay)
    • Margery Sharp(story "The Notorious Tenant")
  • Stars
    • Kim Novak
    • Jack Lemmon
    • Fred Astaire
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Quine
  • Writers
    • Larry Gelbart(screenplay)
    • Blake Edwards(screenplay)
    • Margery Sharp(story "The Notorious Tenant")
  • Stars
    • Kim Novak
    • Jack Lemmon
    • Fred Astaire
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    • 31User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    The Notorious Landlady
    Trailer 2:41
    The Notorious Landlady

    Photos40

    Jack Lemmon on the set of "Notorious Landlady." 1962 Columbia
    "Notorious Landlady" Jack Lemmon, Kim Novak 1962 Columbia
    "Notorious Landlady" Jack Lemmon, Dir. Richard Quine and Kim Novak during rehearsal. 1962 Columbia
    "Notorious Landlady" Kim Novak and Jack Lemmon during rehearsals. 1962 Columbia
    "Notorious Landlady" Jack Lemmon, Dir. Richard Quine and Kim Novak during rehearsals. 1962 Columbia
    "Notorius Landlady" Kim Novak and Jack Lemmon waiting for rehearsals to start. 1962 Columbia
    "Notorious Landlady" Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon 1962 Columbia
    "Notorious Landlady" Jack Lemmon and Kim Novak in the dressing room. 1962 Columbia
    "Notorious Landlady" Jack Lemmon
    "Notorious Landlady," Kim Novak
    "Notorious Landlady" Jack Lemmon
    "Notorious Landlady" Jack Lemmon

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    Kim Novak
    Kim Novak
    • Mrs. Carlyle 'Carly' Hardwickeas Mrs. Carlyle 'Carly' Hardwicke
    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • William 'Bill' Gridleyas William 'Bill' Gridley
    Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire
    • Franklyn Ambrusteras Franklyn Ambruster
    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • Inspector Oliphantas Inspector Oliphant
    Estelle Winwood
    Estelle Winwood
    • Mrs. Dunhillas Mrs. Dunhill
    Maxwell Reed
    Maxwell Reed
    • Miles Hardwickeas Miles Hardwicke
    Philippa Bevans
    • Mrs. Agatha Brownas Mrs. Agatha Brown
    Henry Daniell
    Henry Daniell
    • Strangeras Stranger
    Ronald Long
    Ronald Long
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Richard Peel
    Richard Peel
    • Police Sgt. Dillingsas Police Sgt. Dillings
    Doris Lloyd
    Doris Lloyd
    • Lady Fallottas Lady Fallott
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Courtroom Spectatoras Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Al Bain
    Al Bain
    • Courtroom Spectatoras Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Baker
    Frank Baker
    • Bar Patronas Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Juroras Juror
    • (uncredited)
    Marjorie Bennett
    Marjorie Bennett
    • Autograph Seekeras Autograph Seeker
    • (uncredited)
    Barry Bernard
    • Attendantas Attendant
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    • Lamplighter Patronas Lamplighter Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Quine
    • Writers
      • Larry Gelbart(screenplay)
      • Blake Edwards(screenplay)
      • Margery Sharp(story "The Notorious Tenant")
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    Storyline

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    When William Gridley arrives from the US in London, he rents part of Carly Hardwicke's house from her and promptly begins to fall in love. Gridley doesn't know that many people think she killed her husband but his boss, on the American embassy staff, knows and doesn't take this "lapse of judgment" lightly. Since Carly is also American, Gridley saves his job by introducing her to his boss, who is promptly smitten and promises to help her. So when a Scotland Yard detective arrives, wanting to get to the truth one way or another, they say they'll help him. And then the comedic complications really begin. —Anonymous
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    • Taglines
      • Did she...or did* she?!!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jack Lemmon's father appears in the movie in a non-speaking role.
    • Goofs
      When Jake Lemmon's character runs up the stairs to confront Kim Novak's character after the trial (at app. 1 hr. 20 min), he brushes his left hand across the square column on the landing and the obviously wet stain or paint smears.
    • Quotes

      William 'Bill' Gridley: Sir, if I may, I don't think you're taking the proper share of the blame...

      Franklyn Ambruster: Gridley, you will learn that the higher your position, the more mistakes you're allowed. In fact, if you make enough of them, it's considered your style. Now you happen to be in what I would call a one-mistake position, and you've made it.

    • Crazy credits
      Miss Novak's gowns designed by... Herself
    • Connections
      Referenced in I've Got a Secret: Episode dated 9 April 1962 (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      A Foggy Day (in London Town)
      (uncredited)
      Music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin
      instrumental theme of the score
      Jack Lemmon half sings/half intones a line from that song : "And suddenly I saw you there..." and then hums the melody.

    User reviews31

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    Top review
    6/10
    Jack Lemmon fun
    Mrs. Carly Hardwicke (Kim Novak) has difficulties renting out a room in her London home. Everybody suspects her of killing her husband although he's only missing. Newly-arrived American diplomat Bill Gridley (Jack Lemmon) knows nothing of her infamy. He rents her room despite her reluctance. She even pretends to be Hildy at first. He is completely taken by her beauty. Ambassador Franklyn Ambruster (Fred Astaire) is his new boss. Police Inspector Oliphant has been observing Hardwicke and suspects her of poisoning her husband. Oliphant convinces Bill to start snooping around.

    With scriptwriters Blake Edwards and Larry Gelbart, this has moments of good screwball comedy. Jack Lemmon is the man to deliver that. However, the comedy doesn't maintain to the end. There are sections where it drags. There are sections where it gets dark. I get breaking into the bathroom to see a naked Kim Novak in the tub. I don't think Jack Lemmon has to shoot out the door. Fred Astaire isn't as fun. This is fun at times but not all the time.
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    FAQ7

    • Is "The Notorious Landlady" based on a book?
    • Why is the landlady notorious? What did she do?
    • What did the note say that Bill found shoved inside the front door?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 13, 1962 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tajanstvena susetka
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch - 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,040
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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