A Shot in the Dark_
A reporter and a police detective sort through the clues in a night-club owner's murder.
Starring
William Lundigan, Nan Wynn, Ricardo Cortez
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Shot in the Dark was released 85 years ago in 1941.
Overview
A reporter and a police detective sort through the clues in a night-club owner's murder.
A Shot in the Dark is a Mystery, Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 57m.
CAST (20)
William Lundigan
Peter Kennedy
Nan Wynn
Dixie Waye
Ricardo Cortez
Phillip Richards
Regis Toomey
William Ryder
Maris Wrixon
Helen Armstrong
Lucia Carroll
Clare Winters
Donald Douglas
Roger Armstrong
Noel Madison
Al Martin
John Gallaudet
Schaffer
Frank Wilcox
Naval Officer
Theodore von Eltz
George Kilpatrick
Lee Phelps
Blaney
Frank M. Thomas
Klein
Emory Parnell
Marsotti
Garrett Craig
Connors
JW
Jack Wise
Photographer
GC
George Campeau
Reporter (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
MC
Michael Conroy
Messenger Boy (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Waldo - Nightclub Chef (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Shot in the Dark about?
A reporter and a police detective sort through the clues in a night-club owner's murder.
How long is A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark has a runtime of 57 minutes (0h 57m).
Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
The cast of A Shot in the Dark includes William Lundigan, Nan Wynn, Ricardo Cortez, Regis Toomey, Maris Wrixon.
What is the rating of A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Mystery
Comedy
Drama