A Shot in the Dark
Synopsis
A reporter and a police detective sort through the clues in a night-club owner's murder.
Top Cast
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William Lundigan
Peter Kennedy
Nan Wynn
Dixie Waye
Ricardo Cortez
Phillip Richards
Regis Toomey
William Ryder
Maris Wrixon
Helen Armstrong
Lucia Carroll
Clare Winters
Donald Douglas
Roger Armstrong
Noel Madison
Al Martin
John Gallaudet
Schaffer
Frank Wilcox
Naval Officer
Theodore von Eltz
George Kilpatrick
Lee Phelps
Blaney
Frank M. Thomas
Klein
Emory Parnell
Marsotti
Garrett Craig
Connors
Jack Wise
Photographer
George Campeau
Reporter (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. McGann
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Coates Webster
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- A Shot in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. McGann
M. Coates Webster, Frederick Nebel
William Lava
James Van Trees
Harold McLernon
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
William C. McGann
Director
M. Coates Webster
Screenplay
Bryan Foy
Producer
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Harold McLernon
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
A reporter and a police detective sort through the clues in a night-club owner's murder.
Who directed A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark was directed by William C. McGann.
Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
The principal cast of A Shot in the Dark includes William Lundigan, Nan Wynn, Ricardo Cortez, Regis Toomey, Maris Wrixon.
When was A Shot in the Dark released and how long is it?
A Shot in the Dark was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for A Shot in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Shot in the Dark was composed by William Lava.