A Shot in the Dark
“The infallible detective meets the perfect crime!”
Synopsis
An amateur sleuth solves three murders at his son's New England college.
Top Cast
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Robert Warwick
Joseph Harris
Charles Starrett
Kenneth 'Ken' Harris
Marion Shilling
Jean Coates
Helen Jerome Eddy
Miss Lottie Case
Edward Van Sloan
Professor Bostwick
James Bush
Byron Coates / John Meseraux
Eddie Tamblyn
Bill Smart
Julian Madison
Charlie Penlon
Robert McKenzie
Sheriff Graves
Doris Lloyd
Lucille Coates
Ralph Brooks
Sam Anderson
Robert McKenzie
Sheriff
John Davidson
Professor Brand
Herbert Bunston
College Professor
George Morrell
Deputy Ab Barber
Broderick O'Farrell
Dr. Howell
Jane Keckley
Bostwick's Housekeeper
Eric Mayne
Professor at Service (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles S. Belden
- Original Title
- A Shot in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Charles S. Belden, Clifford Orr
M.A. Andersen
Roland D. Reed
George R. Batcheller
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Charles S. Belden
Screenplay
George R. Batcheller
Producer
Roland D. Reed
Editor
M.A. Andersen
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Shot in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Shot in the Dark about?
An amateur sleuth solves three murders at his son's New England college.
Who directed A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
The principal cast of A Shot in the Dark includes Robert Warwick, Charles Starrett, Marion Shilling, Helen Jerome Eddy, Edward Van Sloan.
When was A Shot in the Dark released and how long is it?
A Shot in the Dark was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is A Shot in the Dark based on a book or true story?
A Shot in the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clifford Orr".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).