Big Town After Dark
“Gambling Racket BLASTED!”
Synopsis
A crusading newspaper reporter battles big-city gambling interests.
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3 March 2024
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-03
Top Cast
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Phillip Reed
Steve Wilson
Hillary Brooke
Lorelei Kilbourne
Richard Travis
Chuck LaRue
Ann Gillis
Susan Peabody LaRue
Vince Barnett
Louie Snead
Joe Sawyer
Monk
Robert Kent
Jake Sebastian
Charles Arnt
Amos Peabody
Joseph Allen
Wally Blake
William Haade
Marcus
Fred Aldrich
Police Car Driver (uncredited)
Don Barclay
Gambler (uncredited)
Benny Bartlett
McGonigle (uncredited)
Gregg Barton
Detective (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
Gambler (uncredited)
Sumner Getchell
Harvey Cushman--Reporter (uncredited)
John Holland
District Attorney Harding (uncredited)
Richard Keene
Jimmy O'Brien--Photographer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Whitman Chambers
- Original Score
- Darrell Calker
- Original Title
- Big Town After Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. Thomas
Whitman Chambers
Darrell Calker
Ellis W. Carter
Howard A. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Howard A. Smith
Editor
William C. Thomas
Director
Whitman Chambers
Screenplay
Darrell Calker
Original Music Composer
Eugene Joseff
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Town After Dark
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What is Big Town After Dark about?
A crusading newspaper reporter battles big-city gambling interests.
Who directed Big Town After Dark?
Big Town After Dark was directed by William C. Thomas.
Who stars in Big Town After Dark?
The principal cast of Big Town After Dark includes Phillip Reed, Hillary Brooke, Richard Travis, Ann Gillis, Vince Barnett.
When was Big Town After Dark released and how long is it?
Big Town After Dark was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Town After Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Town After Dark was composed by Darrell Calker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Town After Dark?
Big Town After Dark holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).