The Lady from Shanghai (1947) | |
| Director(s) | Orson Welles (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | William Castle (associate), Orson Welles, Richard Wilson (associate), Harry Cohn (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Adaptation, Film Noir, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense |
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The Lady from Shanghai (1947) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by Orson Welles and produced by Harry Cohn, Orson Welles, William Castle and Richard Wilson.
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Silver Screen Standards: The Lady from Shanghai (1947)
By Jennifer Garlen on Jun 14, 2022 From Classic Movie Hub BlogSilver Screen Standards: The Lady from Shanghai (1947) Despite the icy cold shade of Rita Hayworth?s hair, The Lady from Shanghai (1947) plays like a fever dream, confusing and sweat-soaked, long before it reaches its famous funhouse climax. It?s a favorite among classic noir fans even though it ... Read full article
Orson Welles pursues Rita Hayworth in “The Lady from Shanghai”
By Stephen Reginald on Jun 17, 2021 From Classic Movie ManOrson Welles pursues Rita Hayworth in “The Lady from Shanghai” The Lady from Shanghai (1947) is a film noir directed by Orson Welles and starring Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, and Everett Sloane. Initially snubbed by the critics upon its initial release, the film has garnered a reput... Read full article
The Lady from Shanghai (1947, Orson Welles)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Sep 2, 2019 From The Stop ButtonIt?s immaterial to the film overall but I want to talk about how Welles compensates for projection composites looking like projection composites. He changes up his focus, sometimes focusing on the person in the foreground, sometimes not. Is it intentional? Is he really trying to compensate? Well, th... Read full article
The Lady from Shanghai (1947, Orson Welles)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Sep 2, 2019 From The Stop ButtonIt?s immaterial to the film overall but I want to talk about how Welles compensates for projection composites looking like projection composites. He changes up his focus, sometimes focusing on the person in the foreground, sometimes not. Is it intentional? Is he really trying to compensate? Well, th... Read full article
The Lady from Shanghai (1947, Orson Welles)
on Sep 2, 2019 From The Stop ButtonIt?s immaterial to the film overall but I want to talk about how Welles compensates for projection composites looking like projection composites. He changes up his focus, sometimes focusing on the person in the foreground, sometimes not. Is it intentional? Is he really trying to compensate? Well, th... Read full article
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Quotes from The Lady from Shanghai
Michael O'Hara: That's how I found her and from that moment I did not use my head, except to think about her.
Michael O'Hara: I've always found it's sanitary to be broke.
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Facts about The Lady from Shanghai
Columbia Pictures chief Harry Cohn thought the movie would ruin his star, Rita Hayworth, and held the release of the picture back for one year. Cohn ordered director Orson Welles to insert "glamour" shots (close-ups) of Hayworth. Because of the success of Hayworth's singing in other films, Cohn ordered filming of the scene where Hayworth sings "Please Don't Kiss Me."
After distinguished service during WWII in coastal patrol off California, the Zaca was sold out of Errol Flynn's estate and went through years of neglect and disputes in ownership. Rescued from certain destruction and restored by a wealthy Italian businessman, it sails now out of Monte Carlo, and is recognized as one of the finest yachts in the world.
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