Official movie poster for Eyes in the Night (1942), a thriller mystery film

Eyes in the Night(1942)

Startling as a scream!

6.1(36)1h 20m1942-10-16
ThrillerMysteryCrime

Eyes in the Night Synopsis

Blind detective Duncan Maclain gets mixed up with enemy agents and murder when he tries to help an old friend with a rebellious stepdaughter.

Eyes in the Night (1942) is a thriller, mystery and crime film directed by Fred Zinnemann, released on October 16, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Edward Arnold, Ann Harding, Donna Reed and Stephen McNally. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 36 ratings.

Director:
Fred Zinnemann
Writers:
Baynard Kendrick, Guy Trosper, Howard Emmett Rogers
Producers:
Jack Chertok
Cinematographer:
Charles Lawton Jr.
Composer:
Lennie Hayton
Production:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Status:
Released

Eyes in the Night (1942) Trailer

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Eyes in the Night Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 36 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

Now you are in my world-darkness! Eyes in the Night is directed by Fred Zinnemann and adapted to screenplay by Guy Trosper and Howard Emett Rogers from Baynard Kendrick's novel The Odor of Violets. It stars Edward Arnold, Ann Harding, Donna Reed, Stephen McNally, Katherine Emery, Allen Jenkins, Stanley Ridges and Friday the dog. Photography is shared between Robert Planck and Charles Lawton and the music is scored…

Reviewed on March 15, 2019

CinemaSerf

6/10

This is quite an enjoyable thriller with a strong performance from Edward Arnold as "Jim McLain" - a blind detective who is sought out by his old pal "Norma" (Ann Harding) to try to help her put off one of her old boyfriends who is courting her 17 year old stepdaughter. When the cradle-snatcher is found murdered and his friend is the chief suspect, he arrives at her home with his agile guide dog "Friday" and soon…

Reviewed on June 26, 2022

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Eyes in the Night – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Eyes in the Night online?

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Eyes in the Night (1942) is available to stream on FlixFling and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Eyes in the Night?

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The main cast of Eyes in the Night (1942) includes Edward Arnold, Ann Harding, Donna Reed, Stephen McNally and Katherine Emery. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Eyes in the Night released?

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Eyes in the Night was released on October 16, 1942 and runs for 1h 20m.

Is Eyes in the Night worth watching?

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Eyes in the Night (1942) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Eyes in the Night?

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