Two in the Dark
Synopsis
When Mr. X wakes up in the city park with amnesia, bloody and apparently connected to a murder of a well-known producer, fast talking Marie Smith takes pity on him. They solve the case and discover his identity.
Top Cast
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Walter Abel
Ford Adams
Margot Grahame
Marie Smith
Wallace Ford
Harry Hilyer
Gail Patrick
Irene Lassiter
Alan Hale
Inspector Florio
Leslie Fenton
Stuart Eldredge
Eric Blore
Edmund Fish
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Olga Konar
Erik Rhodes
Carlo Gheet
J. Carrol Naish
Burt Mansfield
Jack Randall
Duke Reed
Ernie Alexander
Hotel Messenger (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Policeman (uncredited)
Harry Bowen
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
Mrs. Potter, Landlady (uncredited)
James Conaty
Hotel Dining Room Guest (uncredited)
Fern Emmett
Housekeeper (uncredited)
Gaston Glass
Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Seton I. Miller, Willis Goldbeck
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Two in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Seton I. Miller, Willis Goldbeck, Gelett Burgess
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
George Crone
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Willis Goldbeck
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
George Crone
Editor
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Two in the Dark about?
When Mr. X wakes up in the city park with amnesia, bloody and apparently connected to a murder of a well-known producer, fast talking Marie Smith takes pity on him. They solve the case and discover his identity.
Who directed Two in the Dark?
Two in the Dark was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in Two in the Dark?
The principal cast of Two in the Dark includes Walter Abel, Margot Grahame, Wallace Ford, Gail Patrick, Alan Hale.
When was Two in the Dark released and how long is it?
Two in the Dark was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Two in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two in the Dark was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Two in the Dark based on a book or true story?
Two in the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gelett Burgess".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two in the Dark?
Two in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).