Dark Waters
“Was love or madness to be her fate?”
Synopsis
Leslie Calvin, the sole survivor of a submarine accident, goes to her relatives in order to recover emotionally. Unfortunately, she encounters various scam artists led by Mr. Sydney who intend to kill her and steal the family assets. Dr. George Grover helps Leslie to defeat Sydney.
Top Cast
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Merle Oberon
Leslie Calvin
Franchot Tone
Dr. George Grover
Thomas Mitchell
Mr. Sydney
Fay Bainter
Aunt Emily
Elisha Cook Jr.
Cleeve
John Qualen
Uncle Norbert
Rex Ingram
Pearson Jackson
Nina Mae McKinney
Florella
Odette Myrtil
Mama Boudreaux
Eugene Borden
Papa Boudreaux
Rita Beery
Nurse (uncredited)
Danny Borzage
Accordionist (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Station Master (uncredited)
Eileen Coghlan
Jeanette (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Party Guest (uncredited)
Charles Ferguson
Party Guest (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
Party Guest (uncredited)
Art Laforrest
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de Toth
- Screenplay & Story
- Marian B. Cockrell, Joan Harrison
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Dark Waters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Benedict Bogeaus Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de Toth
Marian B. Cockrell, Joan Harrison, Francis M. Cockrell
Miklós Rózsa
Archie Stout, John J. Mescall
James Smith
Benedict Bogeaus, James Nasser
Department Leadership Roster
Benedict Bogeaus
Producer
André de Toth
Director
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
James Smith
Editor
Marian B. Cockrell
Screenplay
Joan Harrison
Screenplay
René Hubert
Costume Design
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Waters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Waters about?
Leslie Calvin, the sole survivor of a submarine accident, goes to her relatives in order to recover emotionally. Unfortunately, she encounters various scam artists led by Mr. Sydney who intend to kill her and steal the family assets. Dr. George Grover helps Leslie to defeat Sydney.
Who directed Dark Waters?
Dark Waters was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in Dark Waters?
The principal cast of Dark Waters includes Merle Oberon, Franchot Tone, Thomas Mitchell, Fay Bainter, Elisha Cook Jr..
When was Dark Waters released and how long is it?
Dark Waters was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Waters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Waters was composed by Miklós Rózsa.