Footsteps in the Dark(1941)
Footsteps in the Dark Synopsis
A high-society gent has a secret life - he writes murder mysteries and hangs out with the police attempting to solve crimes. This causes him no end of problems when his wife wants to know about his little disappearances and exceptionally late nights out.
Footsteps in the Dark (1941) is a comedy, mystery and crime film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on March 8, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Ralph Bellamy and Alan Hale. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- Ladislas Fodor, Bernard Merivale, Jeffrey Dell
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Footsteps in the Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
Errol Flynn
as Francis Monroe Warren II, alias F.X. Pettijohn
Brenda Marshall
as Rita Warren
Ralph Bellamy
as Dr. R.L. Davis
Alan Hale
as Police Insp. Charles M. Mason
Lee Patrick
as Blondie White
Allen Jenkins
as Wilfred
Lucile Watson
as Agatha Archer
William Frawley
as Det. 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Roscoe Karns
as Monahan
Grant Mitchell
as Wellington Carruthers
Maris Wrixon
as June Brewster
Noel Madison
as Leopold Fissue
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Ladislas Fodor, Bernard Merivale and Jeffrey Dell.
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Footsteps in the Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 13 ratings.
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Footsteps in the Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Footsteps in the Dark online?
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Footsteps in the Dark (1941) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Footsteps in the Dark?
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The main cast of Footsteps in the Dark (1941) includes Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Ralph Bellamy, Alan Hale and Lee Patrick. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Footsteps in the Dark released?
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Footsteps in the Dark was released on March 8, 1941 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Footsteps in the Dark worth watching?
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Footsteps in the Dark (1941) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.