A Shot in the Dark(1941)
A Shot in the Dark Synopsis
A reporter and a police detective sort through the clues in a night-club owner's murder.
A Shot in the Dark (1941) is a mystery, comedy and drama film directed by William C. McGann, released on April 5, 1941 with a runtime of 57m. It stars William Lundigan, Nan Wynn, Ricardo Cortez and Regis Toomey. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- William C. McGann
- Writers:
- Frederick Nebel, M. Coates Webster
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- James Van Trees
- Composer:
- William Lava
- Production:
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Shot in the Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Lundigan
as Peter Kennedy
Nan Wynn
as Dixie Waye
Ricardo Cortez
as Phillip Richards
Regis Toomey
as William Ryder
Maris Wrixon
as Helen Armstrong
Lucia Carroll
as Clare Winters
Donald Douglas
as Roger Armstrong
Noel Madison
as Al Martin
John Gallaudet
as Schaffer
Frank Wilcox
as Naval Officer
Theodore von Eltz
as George Kilpatrick
Lee Phelps
as Blaney
Key crew
Directed by William C. McGann, written by Frederick Nebel and M. Coates Webster, produced by Bryan Foy.
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A Shot in the Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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A Shot in the Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
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The main cast of A Shot in the Dark (1941) includes William Lundigan, Nan Wynn, Ricardo Cortez, Regis Toomey and Maris Wrixon. The film was directed by William C. McGann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Shot in the Dark released?
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A Shot in the Dark was released on April 5, 1941 and runs for 57m.
Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?
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A Shot in the Dark (1941) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.