The Notorious Landlady is a 1962 romantic comedy directed by Richard Quine and starring Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, and Fred Astaire. Lemmon plays William Gridley, a junior diplomat at the American embassy in London who is looking for a place to live. Novak plays Carlye Hardwicke, a beautiful and mysterious woman who rents Gridley a room in her large, impressive house.
Gridley soon becomes smitten with Carlye, but she is suspected of murdering her husband and is under investigation by the police. Despite this, Gridley pursues a relationship with Carlye and tries to help clear her name. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including Fred Astaire as a TV celebrity who becomes involved in the investigation.
The Notorious Landlady is a light, entertaining film that combines elements of romance, suspense, and comedy. The chemistry between Novak and Lemmon is charming, and the film features several memorable musical sequences featuring Astaire. While it may not be as well-known as some of the other films of its era, The Notorious Landlady is an enjoyable diversion that is worth a watch for fans of classic Hollywood cinema.