

Lady on a Train
1945-08-03 · 94 min · ★ 6.6
While watching from her train window, Nikki Collins witnesses a murder in a nearby building. When she alerts the police, they think she has read one too many mystery novels. She then enlists a popular mystery writer to help her solve the crime on her own, but her sleuthing attracts the attentions of suitors and killers.
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- Directors
- Charles David
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Deanna DurbinNikki Collins / Margo Martin
Ralph BellamyJonathan Waring
David BruceWayne Morgan
George CoulourisMr. Saunders, Circus Club Manager
Allen JenkinsDanny (Waring chauffeur)
Dan DuryeaArnold Waring
Edward Everett HortonMr. Haskell
Patricia MorisonJoyce Willams, Morgan's Girl
Maria PalmerMargo Martin, Circus Club Singer
Elizabeth PattersonAunt Charlotte Waring
Samuel S. HindsMr. Wiggam, Waring Lawyer
William FrawleyDesk Sgt. Brennan
Jacqueline deWitMiss Fletcher, Morgan's Secretary
Lash LaRueCircus Club Waiter / Henchman
Jane AdamsCircus Club Photographer
Thurston HallJosiah Waring
Ben CarterMaxwell
Mabel ForrestWife
Barbara BatesHat Check Girl
Chester CluteTrain Conductor (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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