

Behind Green Lights
“This private sleuth has two mysteries to solve at once...Twice the thrills and double the excitement!!!”
Synopsis
An unscrupulous private investigator with a penchant for blackmail is found dead in a car and the leading suspect is Janet Bradley, the daughter of a mayoral candidate. With the election just weeks away, shady and ruthless individuals muscle the medical officer into switching the corpse with another body. Lieutenant Sam Carson, one of the few good apples in the bunch must find a way to get to the bottom of it all.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Carole Landis
Janet Bradley
William Gargan
Sam Carson
Richard Crane
Johnny Williams
Mary Anderson
Nora Bard
John Ireland
Oppenheimer
Charles Russell
Arthur Templeton
Roy Roberts
Max Calvert
Mabel Paige
Flossie
Stanley Prager
Ruzinsky
Charles Tannen
Ames
Don Beddoe
Yager (uncredited)
Bernard Nedell
Walter Bard (uncredited)
Charles Arnt
Daniel Boone Wintergreen (uncredited)
Fred Sherman
Zachary (uncredited)
Nick Stewart
Man Reporting Stolen Car (uncredited)
Robert Adler
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Brower
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling, Charles G. Booth
- Original Title
- Behind Green Lights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Brower
Scott Darling, Charles G. Booth
Joseph MacDonald
Stanley Rabjohn
Robert Bassler
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Darling
Screenplay
Stanley Rabjohn
Editor
Robert Bassler
Producer
Charles G. Booth
Screenplay
Otto Brower
Director
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind Green Lights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind Green Lights about?
An unscrupulous private investigator with a penchant for blackmail is found dead in a car and the leading suspect is Janet Bradley, the daughter of a mayoral candidate. With the election just weeks away, shady and ruthless individuals muscle the medical officer into switching the corpse with another body. Lieutenant Sam Carson, one of the few good apples in the bunch must find a way to get to the bottom of it all.
Who directed Behind Green Lights?
Behind Green Lights was directed by Otto Brower.
Who stars in Behind Green Lights?
The principal cast of Behind Green Lights includes Carole Landis, William Gargan, Richard Crane, Mary Anderson, John Ireland.
When was Behind Green Lights released and how long is it?
Behind Green Lights was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.



















