Behind City Lights
“DO WOMEN KNOW THEIR OWN HEARTS? The one didn't until almost too late!”
Synopsis
This Republic programmer stars Lynne Roberts as a country gal who is slickered by a couple of city-fied jewel thieves, played by Peter Cookson and Jerome Cowan. Roberts is set up for a patsy by these two rogues, and nearly ends up in jail-and later on, narrowly escapes being rubbed out by gangsters.
Top Cast
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Lynne Roberts
Jean Lowell
Peter Cookson
Lance Marlow
Jerome Cowan
Perry Borden
Esther Dale
Sarah Lowell
William Terry
Ben Coleman
Victor Kilian
Daniel Lowell
Moroni Olsen
Curtis Holbrook
William Forrest
Detective Peterson
Emmett Vogan
Jones
Frank J. Scannell
Charles Matthews
Tom London
Andrew Coleman
George M. Carleton
Doctor Blodgett
Bud Geary
Fred Haskins
Joseph J. Greene
Gabriel 'Gab' Carson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Weil
- Original Title
- Behind City Lights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Richard Weil, Gertrude Walker, Harold Adamson, Frank Loesser
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Weil
Screenplay
John English
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind City Lights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind City Lights about?
This Republic programmer stars Lynne Roberts as a country gal who is slickered by a couple of city-fied jewel thieves, played by Peter Cookson and Jerome Cowan. Roberts is set up for a patsy by these two rogues, and nearly ends up in jail-and later on, narrowly escapes being rubbed out by gangsters.
Who directed Behind City Lights?
Behind City Lights was directed by John English.
Who stars in Behind City Lights?
The principal cast of Behind City Lights includes Lynne Roberts, Peter Cookson, Jerome Cowan, Esther Dale, William Terry.
When was Behind City Lights released and how long is it?
Behind City Lights was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.