The Lady From Shanghai (1947)

The Lady from Shanghai is a 1947 American film noir directed by Orson Welles (uncredited) and starring Welles, his estranged wife Rita Hayworth, and Everett Sloane. It is based on the novel If I Die Before I Wake by Sherwood King.

Although it initially received mixed reviews, it has grown in stature over the years, and many critics have praised its set designs and camerawork. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Director: Orson Welles (uncredited)
Screenplay: Orson Welles
Uncredited: William Castle, Charles Lederer, Fletcher Markle
Based on If I Die Before I Wake 1938 novel by Raymond Sherwood King
Producer: Orson Welles
Starring: Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Everett Sloane, Glenn Anders, Ted de Corsia
Narrated by Orson Welles
Cinematography: Charles Lawton Jr., Rudolph Maté (uncredited), Joseph Walker (uncredited)
Edit: Viola Lawrence
Music: Heinz Roemheld
Color process: Black and white
Production company: Mercury Productions
Distribution: Columbia Pictures
Release date: 1948
Running time: 88 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Source: Wikipedia

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[lizzieh]

“Give my love to the sunrise.” What a great line. It wasn't a man that she wanted. It wasn't even money that she wanted, though she may have thought she did. What she really wanted was for the pain of life to end, for a pretty sunrise to paint a "happy ever after" for her. She didn't have the strength to fight the badness, like Michael implied. "The only way to stay out of trouble is to grow old." I love how those two lines play off of each other.

[Sam_Lee_]

This is one of my favorite movies. I was just driving and put the sound on my blue tooth. By only listening, I am noticing more details in the story, and especially noticing the incredibly poetic and artistic flow, pacing, and contrasts within the dialogue.

[dannyogli]

I love this movie so much; it was my favorite during my childhood. Breakfast at tiffany's was also a classic. Thank you, Mrs. Celina, I couldn't have known this movie without you. Wish we could see you again, my mom and family still miss you though. Love from Nigeria.

[garyschultz]

Rita Hayworth is simply STUNNING...& Orson had her made up & dressed to showcase her beauty...inuding long legs that had the talent to keep up with Fred Astire....❤❤❤
Well done Mr.Wells xxx

[jasonreed]

Rita Hayworth’s beauty is eternal and transcends time and space! Random chance or natural selection could never create such a lovely creature. Only with divine intervention could an angel like her descend from heaven to walk amongst mere mortal men like us!

[MyMy-ziyv]

This is simply a great movie period!!! I've seen it several times already.

[arman]

Thank you for uploading this, I’ve heard nothing but great things on this movie.

[nonprofitgirl]

Rita and Orson?? How the hell did I miss Thx, Chris. Great film & audio quality!

[claudettedelphis]

Thank you C T for entertaining us this weekend with a great movie 🍿🍒💐

[maryoleary]

Rita H - Actress, Singer, dancer, Abused Child, Gentle Soul

[jamespfp]

1:23:00 -- RE: "one who follows his nature keeps his original nature in the end."; Jeez, this is a tight script, and Orson did a bang up job producing it, but Dang, Rita was a good choice for the femme fatale. I especially like the beginning because while it avoids "in medias res" it does so by foreshadowing and how.

[ryanjavierortega]

This film actually made me happy once, years ago

[marklauzon]

Wow...I legit had no idea how this would end. It was really good.

[MarkFredriksen-zf]

There's no 'luck of the Irish' for Michael O'Hara when he enters a web of intrigue and murder. Rita Hayworth is radiant in the title role.

[daviddavid]

Chris your a star keep them coming David Pattaya Thailand retired and love your movies Cheer's

[johnstanton]

Great collection of classic and noir films.

[leslieevans]

I always like this flick....Thanks for the upload 😀

[mortalclown]

Bravo to the players and crew, as well.
Terrific upload.

Long time Orson Welles fan. He's my favorite Edward Rochester, fwiw: might've seen "Jane Eyre" ten times - including early, dreadfully abbreviated B/W American TV versions. (But, in the early 50s, an almost boyish Charlton Heston was surprisingly good, if too handsome and young for the role.)

[Death_Jaw]

Thanks for sharing, found this movie's name on a theater on L.A. Noire.

[subhasisghosh]

What a terrific movie, with all the twists and turns. I wonder if the Hall of Mirrors climax started the trend.