Eyes in the Night
“Startling as a scream!”
Synopsis
Blind detective Duncan Maclain gets mixed up with enemy agents and murder when he tries to help an old friend with a rebellious stepdaughter.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Eyes In The Night" (1942) Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-16
Top Cast
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Edward Arnold
Duncan 'Mac' Maclain
Ann Harding
Norma Lawry
Donna Reed
Barbara Lawry
Stephen McNally
Gabriel Hoffman
Katherine Emery
Cheli Scott
Allen Jenkins
Marty
Stanley Ridges
Hansen
Reginald Denny
Stephen Lawry
John Emery
Paul Gerente
Rosemary DeCamp
Vera Hoffman
Erik Rolf
Boyd
Barry Nelson
Mr. Busch
Reginald Sheffield
Victor
Steven Geray
Mr. Anderson
Mantan Moreland
Alistair
Milburn Stone
Detective Pete (Uncredited)
Marie Windsor
Actress at Rehearsal (Uncredited)
John Butler
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Emmett Rogers, Guy Trosper
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof, Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- Eyes in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Howard Emmett Rogers, Guy Trosper, Baynard Kendrick
Daniele Amfitheatrof, Lennie Hayton
Robert H. Planck, Charles Lawton Jr.
Ralph E. Winters
Jack Chertok
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Emmett Rogers
Screenplay
Guy Trosper
Screenplay
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Jack Chertok
Producer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Lennie Hayton
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eyes in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eyes in the Night about?
Blind detective Duncan Maclain gets mixed up with enemy agents and murder when he tries to help an old friend with a rebellious stepdaughter.
Who directed Eyes in the Night?
Eyes in the Night was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in Eyes in the Night?
The principal cast of Eyes in the Night includes Edward Arnold, Ann Harding, Donna Reed, Stephen McNally, Katherine Emery.
When was Eyes in the Night released and how long is it?
Eyes in the Night was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Eyes in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eyes in the Night was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof, Lennie Hayton.
Is Eyes in the Night based on a book or true story?
Eyes in the Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baynard Kendrick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eyes in the Night?
Eyes in the Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).