Lady in the Lake

Robert Montgomery (director, starring)
Lloyd Nolan, Audrey Totter, Tom Tully (starring)
Raymond Chandler (novel)
Steve Fisher(screenwriter)

N.p. N.p., Circa 1946. Vintage reference photograph taken on the set of the 1946 film noir, showing actor and director Robert Montgomery with a camera crew, capturing a scene with actor Lloyd Nolan. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso.

An unusual and ambitious film noir, and Montgomery's final film for MGM. In a concept that originated with Montgomery, who directed, the entire film is shot from Phillip Marlowe's perspective, with the protagonist only ever visible in reflections and during a few scenes when he addresses the audience directly.

10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.

Grant US. Selby US Canon. Selby US Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.


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