The Lost Moment (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1947, The Lost Moment is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Martin Gabel, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In a long flashback, a New York publisher is in Venice pursuing the lost love letters of an early-19th-century poet, Jeffrey Ashton, who disappeared mysteriously. Using a false name, Lewis Venable rents a room from Juliana Bordereau, once Jeffrey Ashton's lover, now an aged recluse. Running the household is Juliana's severe niece, Tina, who mistrusts Venable from the first moment. He realizes all is not right when late one night he finds Tina, her hair unpinned and wild, at the piano. She calls him Jeffrey and throws herself at him. The family priest warns Venable to tread carefully around her fantasies, but he wants the letters at any cost, even Tina's sanity.
Who’s in it. The Lost Moment stars Robert Cummings as Lewis Venable, Susan Hayward as Tina Bordereau, Agnes Moorehead as Juliana Borderau and Joan Lorring as Amelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Lost Moment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost Moment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Moment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Moment (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lost Moment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lost Moment worth watching?
- The Lost Moment holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost Moment?
- The Lost Moment stars Robert Cummings, Susan Hayward, Agnes Moorehead, Joan Lorring and Eduardo Ciannelli.