Cool and Lam (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1958, Cool and Lam is a crime and mystery film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Light-hearted pilot for a proposed CBS detective series featuring character created by Erle Stanley Gardner (under the pseudonym of A.A. Fair). Penny-pinching, rotund Bertha Cool runs a detective agency while her dimunitive junior partner Donald Lam provides the legs and padded expense account. In the pilot, Lam's investigation of infidelity leads to murder.
Who’s in it. Cool and Lam stars Billy Pearson as Donald Lam, Benay Venuta as Bertha Cool, Maurice Manson as Dr. Lintig and Margaret Field as Marion Dunton (as Maggie Mahoney), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Cool and Lam sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cool and Lam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cool and Lam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cool and Lam (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cool and Lam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cool and Lam worth watching?
- Cool and Lam holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cool and Lam?
- Cool and Lam stars Billy Pearson, Benay Venuta, Maurice Manson, Margaret Field and Judith Bess Jones.
- When was Cool and Lam released?
- Cool and Lam was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.