Romance in the Dark
“IT'S A MUSICAL GAME OF HEARTS!”
Synopsis
A baritone aids a young servant in making her dream of singing professionally come true.
Top Cast
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Gladys Swarthout
Ilona Boros
John Boles
Antal Kovach
John Barrymore
Zoltan Jason
Claire Dodd
Countess Monica Foldesay
Fritz Feld
Fritz
Curt Bois
Von Hemisch
Carlos De Valdez
Ballot
Torben Meyer
Prof. Jacobsen
Margaret Randall
Kovach's Maid (as Marguerite Franz)
Fortunio Bonanova
Tenor
Esther Muir
Prima Donna
Eddie Conrad
Barber (as Eddy Conrad)
Carole Mathews
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Screenplay & Story
- Hermann Bahr, Anne Morrison Chapin, Frank Partos
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Victor Young
- Original Title
- Romance in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. C. Potter
Hermann Bahr, Anne Morrison Chapin, Frank Partos
John Leipold, Victor Young
William C. Mellor
Archie Marshek, James Smith
Harlan Thompson, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Harlan Thompson
Producer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
James Smith
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
H. C. Potter
Director
Anne Morrison Chapin
Writer
Frank Partos
Writer
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 Romance in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Romance in the Dark about?
A baritone aids a young servant in making her dream of singing professionally come true.
Who directed Romance in the Dark?
Romance in the Dark was directed by H. C. Potter.
Who stars in Romance in the Dark?
The principal cast of Romance in the Dark includes Gladys Swarthout, John Boles, John Barrymore, Claire Dodd, Fritz Feld.
When was Romance in the Dark released and how long is it?
Romance in the Dark was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Romance in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romance in the Dark was composed by John Leipold, Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Romance in the Dark?
Romance in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).