

Footsteps in the Dark
Synopsis
A high-society gent has a secret life - he writes murder mysteries and hangs out with the police attempting to solve crimes. This causes him no end of problems when his wife wants to know about his little disappearances and exceptionally late nights out.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Errol Flynn
Francis Monroe Warren II, alias F.X. Pettijohn
Brenda Marshall
Rita Warren
Ralph Bellamy
Dr. R.L. Davis
Alan Hale
Police Insp. Charles M. Mason
Lee Patrick
Blondie White
Allen Jenkins
Wilfred
Lucile Watson
Agatha Archer
William Frawley
Det. 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Roscoe Karns
Monahan
Grant Mitchell
Wellington Carruthers
Maris Wrixon
June Brewster
Noel Madison
Leopold Fissue
Jack La Rue
Ace Vernon
Turhan Bey
Ahmed
Wade Boteler
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Detective Bringing Vernon (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
Gus a Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Mr. Harlan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Lester Cole, John Wexley
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- Footsteps in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Lester Cole, John Wexley, Bernard Merivale, Ladislas Fodor, Jeffrey Dell
Friedrich Hollaender
Ernest Haller
Owen Marks
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Lester Cole
Screenplay
John Wexley
Screenplay
Owen Marks
Editor
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
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 Footsteps in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Footsteps in the Dark about?
A high-society gent has a secret life - he writes murder mysteries and hangs out with the police attempting to solve crimes. This causes him no end of problems when his wife wants to know about his little disappearances and exceptionally late nights out.
Who directed Footsteps in the Dark?
Footsteps in the Dark was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Footsteps in the Dark?
The principal cast of Footsteps in the Dark includes Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Ralph Bellamy, Alan Hale, Lee Patrick.
When was Footsteps in the Dark released and how long is it?
Footsteps in the Dark was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Footsteps in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Footsteps in the Dark was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Footsteps in the Dark?
Footsteps in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















