"The Lady from Shanghai" is a 1947 film directed by Orson Welles, who also stars in the movie alongside Rita Hayworth. The story follows a man named Michael O'Hara, played by Welles, who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder after meeting a mysterious woman, Elsa, portrayed by Hayworth. Set against a backdrop of intrigue, the film explores themes of betrayal and obsession. The plot thickens as O'Hara is drawn into a dangerous scheme involving Elsa's wealthy husband, George Grisby, and a plot to kill him. The film is notable for its striking cinematography and the famous climax that takes place in a funhouse mirror maze, symbolizing the distorted reality of the characters' lives.