Official movie poster for Lady in the Dark (1944), a music drama film

Lady in the Dark(1944)

The minx in mink with a yen for men!

4.7(12)1h 40m1944-02-10
MusicDramaRomance

Lady in the Dark Synopsis

A neurotic editor sees a psychoanalyst about the advertising man, movie star and other man in her life.

Lady in the Dark (1944) is a music, drama and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, released on February 10, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Warner Baxter and Jon Hall. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.

Director:
Mitchell Leisen
Writers:
Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Ira Gershwin
Cinematographer:
Ray Rennahan
Composer:
Robert Emmett Dolan
Production:
Paramount Pictures
Status:
Released

Lady in the Dark (1944) Trailer

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Lady in the Dark Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 12 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

High fashion magazine editor “Liza” (Ginger Rogers) enjoys spatting with her employee “Charley” (Ray Milland) and is constantly trying to appease her never satisfied photographer “Paxton” (Mischa Auer). She’s also a bit of a nervous disaster zone, and so her doctor recommends that she see a psychotherapist (Barry Sullivan). This branch of medicine is still embryonic and somewhat sceptically thought of, but…

Reviewed on February 19, 2026

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Lady in the Dark – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Lady in the Dark online?

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Who stars in Lady in the Dark?

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The main cast of Lady in the Dark (1944) includes Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Warner Baxter, Jon Hall and Barry Sullivan. The film was directed by Mitchell Leisen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Lady in the Dark released?

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Lady in the Dark was released on February 10, 1944 and runs for 1h 40m.

Is Lady in the Dark worth watching?

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Lady in the Dark (1944) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Lady in the Dark?

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