Dark Waters (1944): Cast
Dark Waters is a 1944 mystery thriller directed by André De Toth, starring Merle Oberon as Leslie Calvin, Thomas Mitchell and Franchot Tone. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- André De Toth
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Benedict Bogeaus Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dark Waters About?
The premise of Dark Waters without spoilers.
Was love or madness her fate? Leslie Calvin, the only survivor of a submarine disaster, returns to her family seeking emotional healing. She soon meets a band of con artists led by the ruthless Mr. Sydney, who plot to murder her and seize the family fortune. With Dr. George Grover’s help, Leslie defeats Sydney and secures her family’s future.
Dark Waters Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- boat
- hixploitation
- woman
- quicksand
- insanity
- deception
- murder
- mental illness
Dark Waters Cast & Characters
Merle Oberon leads the cast as Leslie Calvin, with Thomas Mitchell as Mr. Sydney and Franchot Tone as Dr. George Grover. Directed by André De Toth; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director André De Toth
- Merle Oberon as Leslie Calvin
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Thomas Mitchell as Mr. Sydney - Franchot Tone as Dr. George Grover
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John Qualen as Uncle Norbert
Also Starring in Dark Waters
· 6 more- Elisha Cook Jr. Cleeve
- Eugene Borden Papa Boudreaux
- Rex Ingram Pearson Jackson
- Fay Bainter Aunt Emily
- Nina Mae McKinney Florella
- Odette Myrtil Mama Boudreaux
Dark Waters Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Acque scure” and “Aguas turbias”.
- Also known as
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- Acque scure
- Aguas turbias
- 黑水
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Dark Waters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dark Waters, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dark Waters?
Dark Waters runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Dark Waters released?
Dark Waters was released on November 21, 1944.
Who directed Dark Waters?
Dark Waters was directed by André De Toth.
More films by André De Toth Who is in the cast of Dark Waters?
Dark Waters stars Merle Oberon as Leslie Calvin, Thomas Mitchell as Mr. Sydney and Franchot Tone as Dr. George Grover, among 10 credited actors.
Does Dark Waters have a post-credit scene?
No. Dark Waters has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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