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The Notorious Landlady

  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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The Notorious Landlady (1962)
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ComedyMystery

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.

  • Director
    • Richard Quine
  • Writers
    • Larry Gelbart
    • Blake Edwards
    • Margery Sharp
  • Stars
    • Kim Novak
    • Jack Lemmon
    • Fred Astaire
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Quine
    • Writers
      • Larry Gelbart
      • Blake Edwards
      • Margery Sharp
    • Stars
      • Kim Novak
      • Jack Lemmon
      • Fred Astaire
    • 38User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kim Novak
    Kim Novak
    • Mrs. Carlyle 'Carly' Hardwicke
    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • William 'Bill' Gridley
    Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire
    • Franklyn Ambruster
    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • Inspector Oliphant
    Estelle Winwood
    Estelle Winwood
    • Mrs. Dunhill
    Maxwell Reed
    Maxwell Reed
    • Miles Hardwicke
    Philippa Bevans
    • Mrs. Agatha Brown
    Henry Daniell
    Henry Daniell
    • Stranger
    Ronald Long
    Ronald Long
    • Coroner
    Richard Peel
    Richard Peel
    • Police Sgt. Dillings
    Doris Lloyd
    Doris Lloyd
    • Lady Fallott
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Al Bain
    Al Bain
    • Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Baker
    Frank Baker
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Juror
    • (uncredited)
    Marjorie Bennett
    Marjorie Bennett
    • Autograph Seeker
    • (uncredited)
    Barry Bernard
    • Attendant
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    • Lamplighter Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Quine
    • Writers
      • Larry Gelbart
      • Blake Edwards
      • Margery Sharp
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Though frequently shown on television throughout the 1970s, the film disappeared from circulation for nearly thirty years, one of very few Columbia star vehicles the studio neglected to release on Betamax, VHS or laserdisc. There was no legal wrangle at the core of this; the film simply fell out of favor and was largely forgotten. In recent years, the movie has returned to circulation, enjoying multiple releases on DVD and Blu-ray.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 20 mins) When Bill runs up the stairs to confront Carly after the trial, he brushes his left hand across the square column on the landing and leaves a large smear, indicating the column had been painted recently.
    • 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: Kim Novak (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 reviews38

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    9/10

    Kim Novak Superstar

    Kim Novak was a Columbia star and went from a supporting role in Jack Lemmon's great Phfft to co star in Bell Book and Candle to lead and top billed over Jack Lemmon in this wickedly funny comedy mystery directed by Richard Quine.

    This was the last movie Kim Novak made at Columbia and ended a legendary relationship between studio and star where Kim made Picnic, Pal Joey, Bell Book and Candle, Strangers When We Meet among others and her declared favorite film Middle Of The Night. Looking at times like the fabled Jean Harlow Ms. Novak reaches the top of the stardom ladder in this film.

    To me Kim Novak was what a movie star looked like!
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    • Mar 24, 2013
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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(street scenes outside apartment)
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,040
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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