Guns in the Dark
“Two shots in the dark...the flash of a deadly blade...and a man lies dead. Who is the killer?”
Synopsis
When Johnny and Mendez argue, the lights go out, and in the ensuing gunfight Johnny thinks he killed his friend Dick. Now refusing to wear a gun he crosses the border. But it is not long before he runs into Mendez and more trouble.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles F. Royal
- Original Title
- Guns in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Supreme Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Charles F. Royal, E.B. Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Charles F. Royal
Screenplay
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 Guns in the Dark
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What is Guns in the Dark about?
When Johnny and Mendez argue, the lights go out, and in the ensuing gunfight Johnny thinks he killed his friend Dick. Now refusing to wear a gun he crosses the border. But it is not long before he runs into Mendez and more trouble.
Who directed Guns in the Dark?
Guns in the Dark was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Guns in the Dark?
The principal cast of Guns in the Dark includes Johnny Mack Brown, Claire Rochelle, Syd Saylor, Ted Adams, Dick Curtis.
When was Guns in the Dark released and how long is it?
Guns in the Dark was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guns in the Dark?
Guns in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).