Lured 1947
“Don't answer this ad... Don't... don't... don't...”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Network
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix
What is Lured?
Lured is a 1947 American film noir directed by Douglas Sirk and starring George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, and Boris Karloff. The mystery, crime, and thriller film has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes and was released in the United States on August 28, 1947.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1947
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 28, 1947
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 95 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~102 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
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Overview
Lured is a 1947 American film noir directed by Douglas Sirk and starring George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, and Boris Karloff. The mystery, crime, and thriller film has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes and was released in the United States on August 28, 1947. The plot follows Sandra Carpenter, a London-based dancer living in the United Kingdom who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Soon after the disappearance, she is approached by Harley Temple, a police investigator who believes her friend has been murdered by a serial killer who uses personal ads to find his victims. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help. As part of her involvement, she is sent by the local police to help spy on a main suspect who lures and murders women, but she accidentally falls in love with him.
Should you watch it?
“A London dancer becomes police bait to trap a serial killer who uses personal ads.”
- Features a suspenseful plot where a dancer acts as bait to catch a notorious serial killer.
- Directed by Douglas Sirk with a cast including George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, and Boris Karloff.
- Explores a dark mystery involving personal ads and poetic taunts sent to the police.
- Viewers looking for modern pacing or contemporary cinematic styles may find the 1947 production dated.
Watch it if you enjoy classic cinematic crime thrillers involving undercover investigations and serial killers.
The film maintains a suspenseful tone as a mystery thriller suitable for audiences interested in classic cinema.
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Where can I stream Lured?
Streaming availability can vary, so check current mainstream movie platforms or digital rental services to see where it is offered.
Is Lured worth watching?
Yes, it is a classic 1947 mystery and crime thriller directed by Douglas Sirk with a notable cast including Lucille Ball and George Sanders.
What is the runtime of Lured?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes.
Who directed Lured?
The film was directed by Douglas Sirk.
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