Official movie poster for The Lodger (1932), a action thriller film

The Lodger(1932)

A MYSTERY MASTERPIECE TAKES ON NEW LIFE

5.4(14)1h 25m1932-09-08
ActionThrillerRomanceCrime

The Lodger Synopsis

An elderly couple's lodger, a British musician (Ivor Novello), becomes the suspect in a series of killings.

The Lodger (1932) is a action, thriller, romance and crime film directed by Maurice Elvey, released on September 8, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Ivor Novello, Elizabeth Allan, A.W. Baskcomb and Barbara Everest. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.

Director:
Maurice Elvey
Writers:
Marie Belloc Lowndes, H. Fowler Mear, Miles Mander
Producers:
Julius Hagen
Cinematographer:
William Luff
Production:
Julius Hagen Productions
Status:
Released

The Lodger Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 14 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

I’m not too sure that with London regularly steeped in dense fog and with a murderer lurking the streets at night, I’d be looking to be renting out my spare room, but luckily for musician “Angeloff” (Ivor Novello) he not only finds bed and board with the kindly “Bunting” family but gets an added bonus in that he is soon also courting the daughter of the house, “Daisy” (Elizabeth Allan). Is he all he seems? Well the…

Reviewed on June 15, 2025

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The Lodger – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Lodger online?

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The Lodger (1932) is available to stream on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from FlixFling and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Lodger?

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The main cast of The Lodger (1932) includes Ivor Novello, Elizabeth Allan, A.W. Baskcomb, Barbara Everest and Jack Hawkins. The film was directed by Maurice Elvey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Lodger released?

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The Lodger was released on September 8, 1932 and runs for 1h 25m.

Is The Lodger worth watching?

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The Lodger (1932) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.