A Gentleman After Dark
“DON'T WORRY, TWO-TIMER...I WON'T KILL YOU...NOW!”
Synopsis
A greedy woman betrays her jewel thief husband to the police, for the reward. Her husband's friend, a detective, adopts the couple's child and raises her as his own. Eighteen years later the husband, still in prison, finds out that his ex-wife is now blackmailing their daughter. He vows to break out and put a stop to her once and for all.
Top Cast
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Brian Donlevy
Harry Melton
Miriam Hopkins
Flo Melton
Preston Foster
Tom Gaynor
Harold Huber
Stubby
Phillip Reed
Eddie Smith
Gloria Holden
Miss Clark
Douglass Dumbrille
Enzo Calibra
Sharon Douglas
Diana Melton
Stephanie Foster
Diana (child)
William Henry
Paul Rutherford
Ralph Morgan
Morrison
Jack Mulhall
Desk Clerk
William Haade
Relief Cop
William Ruhl
Detective
David Clarke
Bellboy
Edgar Dearing
Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Patterson McNutt, George Bruce
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- A Gentleman After Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Patterson McNutt, George Bruce, Richard Washburn Child
Dimitri Tiomkin
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Patterson McNutt
Screenplay
George Bruce
Screenplay
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Gentleman After Dark.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Gentleman After Dark
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What is A Gentleman After Dark about?
A greedy woman betrays her jewel thief husband to the police, for the reward. Her husband's friend, a detective, adopts the couple's child and raises her as his own. Eighteen years later the husband, still in prison, finds out that his ex-wife is now blackmailing their daughter. He vows to break out and put a stop to her once and for all.
Who directed A Gentleman After Dark?
A Gentleman After Dark was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in A Gentleman After Dark?
The principal cast of A Gentleman After Dark includes Brian Donlevy, Miriam Hopkins, Preston Foster, Harold Huber, Phillip Reed.
When was A Gentleman After Dark released and how long is it?
A Gentleman After Dark was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for A Gentleman After Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Gentleman After Dark was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.