The Lucky Stiff_
A lawyer spooks gangsters by faking a framed singer's electrocution.
Starring
Dorothy Lamour, Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Lucky Stiff was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
A lawyer spooks gangsters by faking a framed singer's electrocution.
The Lucky Stiff is a Comedy, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (15)
Dorothy Lamour
Anna Marie St Claire
Brian Donlevy
John J. Malone
Claire Trevor
Marguerite Seaton
Irene Hervey
Mrs. Eve Childers
Marjorie Rambeau
Hattie Hatfield
Robert Armstrong
Insp. Von Flanagan
Warner Anderson
Eddie Britt
Virginia Patton
Millie Dale
Richard Gaines
Dist. Atty. John Logan
Joe Sawyer
Tony
Larry J. Blake
Louie Perez (as Larry Blake)
BV
Billy Vines
Joe Di Angelo
BH
Bob Hopkins
MacDougal
Sidney Miller
Bernstein
Charles Meredith
Jim Childers aka Big Jim
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Lucky Stiff about?
A lawyer spooks gangsters by faking a framed singer's electrocution.
How long is The Lucky Stiff?
The Lucky Stiff has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Lucky Stiff?
The cast of The Lucky Stiff includes Dorothy Lamour, Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Irene Hervey, Marjorie Rambeau.
What is the rating of The Lucky Stiff?
The Lucky Stiff has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Crime