DRAMA . 1942 . 1h 14m . 2.7/10

A Gentleman After Dark_

"DON'T WORRY, TWO-TIMER...I WON'T KILL YOU...NOW!"

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.

Starring Brian Donlevy, Miriam Hopkins, Preston Foster
2.7/10
Rating
1h 14m
Runtime
1942
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DON'T WORRY, TWO-TIMER...I WON'T KILL YOU...NOW!

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.

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Cast
Brian Donlevy stars as Harry Melton in A Gentleman After Dark.
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Year context
A Gentleman After Dark was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
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 ...
A Gentleman After Dark is a Drama, Adventure, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 14m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
74 min (1h 14m)
Country
Rating
2.7/10 (3 votes)

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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.
How long is A Gentleman After Dark?
A Gentleman After Dark has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in A Gentleman After Dark?
The cast of A Gentleman After Dark includes Brian Donlevy, Miriam Hopkins, Preston Foster, Harold Huber, Phillip Reed.
What is the rating of A Gentleman After Dark?
A Gentleman After Dark has a rating of 2.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Adventure Crime
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