The Dark Corner (1946): Cast
The Dark Corner is a 1946 crime drama directed by Henry Hathaway, starring Mark Stevens as Bradford Galt, Lucille Ball and Ellen Corby. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dark Corner About?
The premise of The Dark Corner without spoilers.
Bradford Galt, an ex‑convict turned private investigator, becomes convinced that someone is shadowing him and may be trying to kill him. With the help of his spirited secretary, Kathleen Stewart, he plunges into a dangerous investigation, unraveling clues and confronting the hidden threat.
The Dark Corner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to billy conn
- damsel in distress
- held at gunpoint
- orchestra leader
- song
- singer
- singing
- slang
- 1940s
- gunfire
- actor shares last name with character
- actor shares first and last name with character
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- deception
- double cross
- reprisal
- retribution
- arcade game barker
- stenographer
- stock footage
- dire straits
- framed for murder
- san francisco california
- relocation
- crooked business partner
- art gallery owner
- art collector
- seduction
- impostor
- mean streets
- suspense
- frustration
- nightclub
- invitation only art exhibit
- cigarette smoking
- loyalty
- taxi
- taxi driver
- arcade
- elevated train
- private investigator
- typewriter
- being tailed
- punched in the face
- following someone
- flirting with secretary
- reference to william powell
- reference to the thin man
- reference to judas
- boss secretary relationship
- stolen evidence letters
The Dark Corner Cast & Characters
Mark Stevens leads the cast as Bradford Galt, with Lucille Ball as Kathleen Stewart and Ellen Corby as Maid (uncredited). Directed by Henry Hathaway; 50 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Hathaway
- Mark Stevens as Bradford Galt
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Lucille Ball as Kathleen Stewart -
Ellen Corby as Maid (uncredited) -
John Russell as Policeman at Tony's Apartment (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Dark Corner
· 46 more- Sam Harris Party Guest (uncredited)
- Lee Phelps Policeman on Street (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Party Guest (uncredited)
- Chuck Hamilton Man at Hit & Run Attempt (uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
- Forbes Murray Mr. Bryson (uncredited)
- Colin Kenny Bartender (uncredited)
- Minerva Urecal Client Wife (uncredited)
- Matt Mchugh Milkman (uncredited)
- Mary Field Movie Theatre Cashier (uncredited)
- John Kelly Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
- Frank Marlowe First Cab Driver (uncredited)
- John Elliott Laundry Proprietor (uncredited)
- Donald MacBride Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
- Reed Hadley Lt. Frank Reeves
- Charles Tannen Second Cab Driver (uncredited)
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- Charles Wagenheim The Real Fred Foss (uncredited)
- William Bendix Stauffer, a.k.a. Fred Foss
- Charles Cane Policeman at Tony's Apartment (uncredited)
- Douglas Spencer Deli Customer (uncredited)
- Thomas Martin Henry, the Majordomo (uncredited)
- Joe Ploski Deli Customer (uncredited)
- Tom Monroe Policeman (uncredited)
- Constance Collier Mrs. Kingsley
- Isabel Randolph Mrs. Reynolds (uncredited)
- Clifton Webb Hardy Cathcart
- Molly Lamont Lucy Wilding (uncredited)
- Kurt Kreuger Anthony Jardine
- Pietro Sosso Old Man (uncredited)
- Gisela Werbisek Mrs. Schwartz (uncredited)
- Hope Landin Woman Scrubbing Floor (uncredited)
- Thomas Louden Elderly Man (uncredited)
- Cathy Downs Mari Cathcart
- Eloise Hardt Miss Dennis, Saleswoman (uncredited)
- John Goldsworthy Butler (uncredited)
- Peter Cusanelli Minor Role (uncredited)
- Regina Wallace Mrs. Bryson (uncredited)
- Vincent Graeff Newsboy Witness (uncredited)
- Alice Fleming Minor Role (uncredited)
- Lynn Whitney Stenographer (uncredited)
- Steve Olsen Arcade Barker (uncredited)
- Raisa Client Daughter (uncredited)
- Colleen Alpaugh Little Girl with Slide Whistle (uncredited)
- Eddie Heywood Themselves
- Frieda Stoll Frau Keller (uncredited)
- Eugene Goncz Practical Sign Painter (uncredited)
More from Henry Hathaway
More films directed by Henry Hathaway, best-rated first: True Grit, Niagara, The Sons of Katie Elder and How the West Was Won.
Cars in The Dark Corner
10 cars on screen, including the 1939 Chrysler Royal and the 1941 De Soto De Luxe.
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1939 Chrysler Royal Important role -
1941 De Soto De Luxe Important role -
1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental Important role -
1942 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty Minor role
The Dark Corner Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “L'Impasse tragique” and “Feind im Dunkel”.
- Also known as
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- L'Impasse tragique
- Feind im Dunkel
- Envolto nas Sombras
- Grattacielo tragico
- Envuelto en la sombra
- Темный угол
- 死角
- 다크 코너
- Το σταυροδρόμι της αμαρτίας
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The Dark Corner FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Dark Corner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dark Corner?
The Dark Corner runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Dark Corner released?
The Dark Corner was released on April 9, 1946.
Who directed The Dark Corner?
The Dark Corner was directed by Henry Hathaway.
More films by Henry Hathaway Who is in the cast of The Dark Corner?
The Dark Corner stars Mark Stevens as Bradford Galt, Lucille Ball as Kathleen Stewart and Ellen Corby as Maid (uncredited), among 50 credited actors.
Does The Dark Corner have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dark Corner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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