Dark Shadows
Synopsis
A police psychiatrist is enlisted to catch a killer.
Top Cast
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Henry O'Neill
Dr. Everett Colner
Morris Ankrum
Lt. Pat McKay
Arthur Space
Burton Caighn Jr.
Paul Guilfoyle
Dudley Badger
Dorothy Adams
Mrs. Mary Abbott (uncredited)
Paul Langton
Peter Selkin (uncredited)
William Tannen
McKay's Assistant (uncredited)
Charles Thompson
David Ranklin (uncredited)
John Vosper
Dr. Elton Parkson (uncredited)
Jacqueline White
Jean Smith (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Burnford, Walter Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bock, Richard H. Landau
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr
- Original Title
- Dark Shadows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Burnford, Walter Hart
Edward Bock, Richard H. Landau
Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr
Jackson Rose
Tom Biggart
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Burnford
Director
Walter Hart
Director
Tom Biggart
Editor
Edward Bock
Screenplay
Richard H. Landau
Screenplay
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Shadows about?
A police psychiatrist is enlisted to catch a killer.
Who directed Dark Shadows?
Dark Shadows was directed by Paul Burnford, Walter Hart.
Who stars in Dark Shadows?
The principal cast of Dark Shadows includes Henry O'Neill, Morris Ankrum, Arthur Space, Paul Guilfoyle, Dorothy Adams.
When was Dark Shadows released and how long is it?
Dark Shadows was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Shadows was composed by Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr.