Tall, Dark and Handsome
“What a man...He's a killer that doesn't kill”
Synopsis
Robin Hoodish gangster in 1929 Chicago is an object of affection, kind to New York hood and bad to a bad crook.
Top Cast
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Cesar Romero
J.J. "Shep" Morrison
Virginia Gilmore
Judy Miller
Milton Berle
Frosty Welch
Charlotte Greenwood
Winnie Sage
Sheldon Leonard
Pretty Willie Williams
Stanley Clements
Detroit Harry Morrison Jr.
Frank Jenks
Puffy
Barnett Parker
Quentin
Marc Lawrence
Louie
Paul Hurst
Biff Sage
Frank Bruno
Chick
Anthony Caruso
Gunman
Marion Martin
Dawn
Leon Belasco
Alfredo Herrera
Charles D. Brown
District Attorney
Addison Richards
Miitary Academy Commandant
George Watts
Joe Brady
Stanley Blystone
Policeman in cigar store
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Tall, Dark and Handsome
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg
Cyril J. Mockridge
Ernest Palmer
Allen McNeil
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Allen McNeil
Editor
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Darrell Ware
Screenplay
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tall, Dark and Handsome
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tall, Dark and Handsome about?
Robin Hoodish gangster in 1929 Chicago is an object of affection, kind to New York hood and bad to a bad crook.
Who directed Tall, Dark and Handsome?
Tall, Dark and Handsome was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in Tall, Dark and Handsome?
The principal cast of Tall, Dark and Handsome includes Cesar Romero, Virginia Gilmore, Milton Berle, Charlotte Greenwood, Sheldon Leonard.
When was Tall, Dark and Handsome released and how long is it?
Tall, Dark and Handsome was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Tall, Dark and Handsome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tall, Dark and Handsome was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.