The Phantom Lady (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1945, The Phantom Lady is a comedy, drama, romance and history film directed by Luis Saslavsky, running about 101 minutes. “Wit... Love... Intrigue... in the spectacular setting of 18th Century Spain” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young widow of the viceroy of Peru, facing the dismal prospect of either a convent or a marriage of convenience, sets out to conquer a handsome officer, pretending she’s a duende, a ghost. Voted the best Argentine film of 1945, La dama duende is a beautifully crafted comedy of errors, based on the 17th-century play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. The most ambitious production of Estudios San Miguel, it was brought to the screen mostly by Spaniards exiled in Argentina as a result of the Civil War.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Lady stars Delia Garcés as Doña Angélica, Enrique Diosdado as Don Manuel, Antonia Herrero as Doña Guiomar and Manuel Collado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Phantom Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Lady (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Phantom Lady worth watching?
- The Phantom Lady holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom Lady?
- The Phantom Lady stars Delia Garcés, Enrique Diosdado, Antonia Herrero, Manuel Collado and Alberto de Mendoza.
- When was The Phantom Lady released?
- The Phantom Lady was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.