The Dark Past
“SENSATIONAL SUSPENSE DRAMA!”
Synopsis
A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE DARK PAST 1948 Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-17
Top Cast
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William Holden
Al Walker
Nina Foch
Betty
Lee J. Cobb
Dr. Andrew Collins
Adele Jergens
Laura Stevens
Stephen Dunne
Owen Talbot
Lois Maxwell
Ruth Collins
Berry Kroeger
Mike
Steven Geray
Prof. Fred Linder
Wilton Graff
Frank Stevens
Robert Osterloh
Pete
Kathryn Card
Nora
Charles Cane
Sheriff (uncredited)
Bill Cartledge
Arrested Man Leaving Wagon (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
Detective (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
Al's Father (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
Agnes (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
First Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)
Edward Earle
McCoy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Blankfort, Albert Duffy, Philip MacDonald, Oscar Saul, Malvin Wald, James Warwick
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- The Dark Past
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Michael Blankfort, Albert Duffy, Philip MacDonald, Oscar Saul, Malvin Wald, James Warwick
George Duning
Joseph Walker
Viola Lawrence
Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph Maté
Director
Michael Blankfort
Writer
Albert Duffy
Writer
Philip MacDonald
Writer
Buddy Adler
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Past
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dark Past about?
A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.
Who directed The Dark Past?
The Dark Past was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in The Dark Past?
The principal cast of The Dark Past includes William Holden, Nina Foch, Lee J. Cobb, Adele Jergens, Stephen Dunne.
When was The Dark Past released and how long is it?
The Dark Past was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dark Past?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark Past was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dark Past?
The Dark Past holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).