Movie

Footsteps in the Dark

★ 7.0(13)19411h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Lloyd Bacon
Release date: 1941-03-08
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: Hindi
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About Footsteps in the Dark

Footsteps in the Dark is a 1941 movie in the Comedy, Mystery and Crime genres, directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall and Ralph Bellamy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Footsteps in the Dark in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Errol Flynn

Francis Monroe Warren II, alias F.X. Pettijohn

Brenda Marshall

Rita Warren

Ralph Bellamy

Dr. R.L. Davis

Alan Hale

Police Insp. Charles M. Mason

Lee Patrick

Blondie White

Allen Jenkins

Wilfred

Lucile Watson

Agatha Archer

William Frawley

Det. 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Roscoe Karns

Monahan

Grant Mitchell

Wellington Carruthers

Maris Wrixon

June Brewster

Noel Madison

Leopold Fissue

Themes & keywords

double lifeamateur detectivedentistmurder investigationburlesque dancer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Footsteps in the Dark in Australia?+

Footsteps in the Dark is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Footsteps in the Dark on Netflix?+

Footsteps in the Dark is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Footsteps in the Dark?+

Footsteps in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Footsteps in the Dark?+

Footsteps in the Dark stars Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Ralph Bellamy, Alan Hale and Lee Patrick.

When did Footsteps in the Dark come out?+

Footsteps in the Dark is a 1941 movie directed by Lloyd Bacon.

What genre is Footsteps in the Dark?+

Footsteps in the Dark is Comedy, Mystery and Crime film.

Who directed Footsteps in the Dark?+

Footsteps in the Dark was directed by Lloyd Bacon.