The Brasher Doubloon (1947)
The Brasher Doubloon (known in the UK as The High Window) is a 1947 American crime film noir directed by John Brahm and starring George Montgomery and Nancy Guild. It is based on the 1942 novel The High Window by Raymond Chandler.
Fred MacMurray, Victor Mature, and Dana Andrews were all mentioned at different times as having been cast as Philip Marlowe in the film before the studio settled on George Montgomery, appearing in the final film of his 20th Century Fox contract.
The High Window had already been adapted for film in 1942 as a Michael Shayne adventure starring Lloyd Nolan.
Director: John Brahm
Written by Leonard Praskins (adaptation)
Screenplay: Dorothy Bennett, Leonard Praskins
Based on the novel The High Window by Raymond Chandler
Producer: Robert Bassler
Starring: George Montgomery, Nancy Guild
Cinematography: Lloyd Ahern
Edit: Harry Reynolds
Music: David Buttolph
Color process: Black and white
Production company: 20th Century Fox
Distribution: 20th Century Fox
Release date: 1947
Running time: 72 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Source: Wikipedia
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