DRAMA . 1941 . 1h 31m . 6.5/10

Ladies in Retirement_

"The Great Broadway Melodrama Comes to Flaming Life on the Screen!"

Ellen Creed is a housekeeper who looks after Leonora Fiske, a retired actress living in the English countryside. When Ellen's eccentric sisters visit their sibling at Leonora's home, tensions soon lead to murder.

Starring Ida Lupino, Louis Hayward, Evelyn Keyes
6.5/10
Rating
1h 31m
Runtime
1941
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Great Broadway Melodrama Comes to Flaming Life on the Screen!

Ellen Creed is a housekeeper who looks after Leonora Fiske, a retired actress living in the English countryside. When Ellen's eccentric sisters visit their sibling at Leonora's home, tensions soon lead to murder.

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Cast
Ida Lupino stars as Ellen Creed in Ladies in Retirement.
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Year context
Ladies in Retirement was released 85 years ago in 1941.
Overview
Ellen Creed is a housekeeper who looks after Leonora Fiske, a retired actress living in the English countryside. When Ellen's eccentric sisters visit their s...
Ladies in Retirement is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (33 votes)

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What is Ladies in Retirement about?
Ellen Creed is a housekeeper who looks after Leonora Fiske, a retired actress living in the English countryside. When Ellen's eccentric sisters visit their sibling at Leonora's home, tensions soon lead to murder.
How long is Ladies in Retirement?
Ladies in Retirement has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Ladies in Retirement?
The cast of Ladies in Retirement includes Ida Lupino, Louis Hayward, Evelyn Keyes, Elsa Lanchester, Edith Barrett.
What is the rating of Ladies in Retirement?
Ladies in Retirement has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Thriller
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