Movie

City in Darkness

“PARIS! BLACKOUT!...but there's no blackout for crime...and the great detective is commandeered!”

★ 6.5(18)19391h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Herbert I. Leeds
Release date: 1939-11-15
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection

About City in Darkness

City in Darkness is a 1939 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Herbert I. Leeds, starring Sidney Toler, Harold Huber and Pedro de Cordoba. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch City in Darkness in South Korea — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Chan, in Paris for a reunion with friends from World War I, becomes involved in investigating the murder of a munitions manufacturer who was supplying arms to the enemy, even as the rising clouds of World War II force the city into nightly blackout status..

Cast

Sidney Toler

Charlie Chan

Harold Huber

Police Inspector Marcel Spivak

Pedro de Cordoba

Antoine

Lynn Bari

Marie Dubon

Richard Clarke

Tony Madero

Dorothy Tree

Charlotte Ronnell

Noel Madison

Belescu

Leo G. Carroll

Louis Santelle

C. Henry Gordon

Prefect of Police J. Romaine

Louis Mercier

Gentleman Max

George Davis

Alex

Barbara Leonard

Lola

Themes & keywords

paris, francearms smugglingespionagemurderburglaryenemy agentcheap hotelforgereve of world war iiforged passportburglarscomical sidekickbumbling copfugitive suspectgas masks

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch City in Darkness in South Korea?+

City in Darkness is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Korea. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is City in Darkness on Netflix?+

City in Darkness is not on Netflix in South Korea right now.

How long is City in Darkness?+

City in Darkness has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in City in Darkness?+

City in Darkness stars Sidney Toler, Harold Huber, Pedro de Cordoba, Lynn Bari and Richard Clarke.

When did City in Darkness come out?+

City in Darkness is a 1939 movie directed by Herbert I. Leeds.

What genre is City in Darkness?+

City in Darkness is Crime, Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed City in Darkness?+

City in Darkness was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.