Movie · 1946
Is Lady in the Lake based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Lady in the Lake is based on the book The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler (1943).
The movie was released in 1946.
The book behind Lady in the Lake
The Lady in the Lake
by Raymond Chandler · first published 1943 · noir fiction, detective fiction
Novel by Raymond Chandler.
Common questions
Is Lady in the Lake based on a book?
Yes. Lady in the Lake is based on the book The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler (1943).
Who wrote the book Lady in the Lake is based on?
The Lady in the Lake was written by Raymond Chandler and first published in 1943.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Lady in the Lake before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Raymond Chandler's books
- The Big Sleep (film, 1946)
- The Long Goodbye (film, 1973)
- Farewell, My Lovely (film, 1975)
- Murder, My Sweet (film, 1944)
- Marlowe (film, 1969)
- The Big Sleep (film, 1978)