They Met in the Dark (1943): Cast & Plot
They Met in the Dark is a 1943 romantic thriller directed by Karel Lamač, starring James Mason as Richard Francis Heritage, Patricia Medina and Anthony Holles. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Karel Lamač
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Marcel Hellman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is They Met in the Dark About?
The premise of They Met in the Dark without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Royal Navy commander is seduced by a beautiful woman who is secretly a Nazi operative. She manipulates him into disclosing crucial military information, leading to his court‑martial. Determined to clear his name, he swears to hunt down the spy and her accomplices.
They Met in the Dark Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- encoded message
- undercover agent
- talent agency
- murder
- switchblade
- royal navy
- commander
- inquest
- court martial
- nazi spy
- saboteur
- classified information
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- dead woman
- pistol
- military secret
- spy network
- investigation
- sleuth
- ballroom dance
- british intelligence
- 1940s
- surveillance
- british noir
- torture
- fistfight
- brawl
- shootout
- united kingdom
- fifth columnist
- darkness
- dark room
- candle
- police inspector
- british police
- nazi saboteur
- woman
- world war two
They Met in the Dark Cast & Characters
James Mason leads the cast as Richard Francis Heritage, with Patricia Medina as Mary, Manicurist (as Pat Medina) and Anthony Holles as Hotel Hairdresser. Directed by Karel Lamač; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karel Lamač
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James Mason as Richard Francis Heritage - Patricia Medina as Mary, Manicurist (as Pat Medina)
- Anthony Holles as Hotel Hairdresser
- Joyce Howard as Laura Verity
Also Starring in They Met in the Dark
· 31 more- Tom Walls Christopher Child
- Karl Stepanek Riccardo
- Robert Sansom Petty Officer Bill Grant
- Edward Rigby Mansel
- Ronald Ward Carter
- David Farrar Commander Lippinscott
- Peggy Dexter Bobby
- Ronald Chesney Max - Mouth Harmonica Player
- Eric Mason Benson - Illusionist
- Finlay Currie Merchant Captain
- Charles Victor Pub Owner
- Kynaston Reeves Naval Officer in Charge of Court Martial
- Anthony Dawson 2nd Code Expert
- Hay Petrie Waiter (uncredited)
- Leonard Sharp Bus Conductor (uncredited)
- Percy Walsh Police Sergeant
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- Brefni O'Rorke Detective Inspector Burrows
- David Keir Henry (uncredited)
- Herbert Lomas Van Driver
- Ian Fleming
- Alf Goddard One of Mansel's Tough Friends (uncredited)
- Terence de Marney Code Expert
- Jack Melford Defence Lawyer at Court Martial (uncredited)
- Dennis Wyndham George the Barman (uncredited)
- Phyllis Stanley Lily Bernard
- Jeanne De Casalis Lady with Dog
- Betty Warren Fay
- Walter Crisham Charlie
- Alvar Liddell Boothby - Radio Announcer
- George Robey Pawnbroker
- Elizabeth Flatau
More from Karel Lamač
More films directed by Karel Lamač: The Ghost Train, Cash Claim Chaos, Don’t Make Grandpa Angry and Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes.
They Met in the Dark Plot Summary
What happens in They Met in the Dark from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Commander R. F. Heritage, James Mason, is dismissed from the Royal Navy in the Second World War after being found guilty of losing some top secret documents, a blow that sets him on a winding path through a string of encounters and investigations. He moves through Blackpool and beyond, revisiting the places that marked the days just before his downfall, and each stop pulls him deeper into a murky mix of romance, danger, and manipulation.
Full summary
The whole story of They Met in the Dark, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know They Met in the Dark?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What rank does R. F. Heritage hold at the start of the film?
Cars in They Met in the Dark
6 cars on screen, including the 1938 Rover 12 hp P2 and the 1938 Standard Flying Twelve Drophead Coupé.
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1938 Rover 12 hp P2 Important role -
1938 Standard Flying Twelve Drophead Coupé Important role -
1936 Vauxhall Light Six Important role -
1935 Leyland Cub KPO3 Minor role
They Met in the Dark Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Spionagering M” and “Incontro nel buio”.
- Also known as
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- Spionagering M
- Incontro nel buio
- Setkání ve tmě
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They Met in the Dark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of They Met in the Dark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is They Met in the Dark?
They Met in the Dark runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was They Met in the Dark released?
They Met in the Dark was released on August 11, 1943.
Who directed They Met in the Dark?
They Met in the Dark was directed by Karel Lamač.
More films by Karel Lamač Who is in the cast of They Met in the Dark?
They Met in the Dark stars James Mason as Richard Francis Heritage, Patricia Medina as Mary, Manicurist (as Pat Medina) and Anthony Holles as Hotel Hairdresser, among 35 credited actors.
Does They Met in the Dark have a post-credit scene?
No. They Met in the Dark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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