Pacific Blackout_
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Falsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout drill. Under cover of darkness, Draper hopes to find the real killer, who turns out to be a member of a Nazi sabotage ring. Completed shortly before America entered WW2.
Starring
Robert Preston, Martha O'Driscoll, Philip Merivale
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Pacific Blackout was released 85 years ago in 1941.
Overview
Falsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout drill. Under cover of darkness, Draper hopes to find the real kil...
Pacific Blackout is a Mystery, Romance, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 16m.
CAST (20)
Robert Preston
Robert Draper
Martha O'Driscoll
Mary Jones
Philip Merivale
John Runnell
Eva Gabor
Marie Duval
Louis Jean Heydt
Harold Kermin
Thurston Hall
Williams
Mary Treen
Irene
J. Edward Bromberg
Pickpocket
Spencer Charters
Cornelius
Cy Kendall
Hotel Clerk
Russell Hicks
Commanding Officer
Paul Stanton
Judge
Clem Bevans
Midas Plant Night-Watchman
Robert Emmett Keane
Defense Attorney
Edwin Maxwell
District attorney
Rod Cameron
Pilot
Margaret Armstrong
Telephone Operator Supervisor
Sam Ash
Official Announcer
Warren Ashe
Officious Doctor
John Banner
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What is Pacific Blackout about?
Falsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout drill. Under cover of darkness, Draper hopes to find the real killer, who turns out to be a member of a Nazi sabotage ring. Completed shortly before America entered WW2.
How long is Pacific Blackout?
Pacific Blackout has a runtime of 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Who stars in Pacific Blackout?
The cast of Pacific Blackout includes Robert Preston, Martha O'Driscoll, Philip Merivale, Eva Gabor, Louis Jean Heydt.
What is the rating of Pacific Blackout?
Pacific Blackout has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Mystery
Romance
Thriller
Drama