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CRIME . 1946 . 1h 39m . 6.6/10

The Dark Corner_

"Save your lipstick, girls, he plays for keeps."

Ex-con turned private investigator Bradford Galt suspects someone is following him and maybe even trying to kill him. With the assistance of his spunky secretary, Kathleen Stewart, he dives deep into a mystery in search of answers.

Starring Mark Stevens, Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb
6.6/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
1946
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Save your lipstick, girls, he plays for keeps.

Ex-con turned private investigator Bradford Galt suspects someone is following him and maybe even trying to kill him. With the assistance of his spunky secretary, Kathleen Stewart, he dives deep into a mystery in search of answers.

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Cast
Mark Stevens stars as Bradford Galt in The Dark Corner.
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Year context
The Dark Corner was released 80 years ago in 1946.
Overview
Ex-con turned private investigator Bradford Galt suspects someone is following him and maybe even trying to kill him. With the assistance of his spunky secre...
The Dark Corner is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

CAST (20)

Mark Stevens
Mark Stevens
Bradford Galt
Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball
Kathleen Stewart
Clifton Webb
Clifton Webb
Hardy Cathcart
William Bendix
William Bendix
Stauffer, a.k.a. Fred Foss
Kurt Kreuger
Kurt Kreuger
Anthony Jardine
Cathy Downs
Cathy Downs
Mari Cathcart
Reed Hadley
Reed Hadley
Lt. Frank Reeves
Constance Collier
Constance Collier
Mrs. Kingsley
EH
Eddie Heywood
Self
CA
Colleen Alpaugh
Little Girl with Slide Whistle (uncredited)
Charles Cane
Charles Cane
Policeman at Tony's Apartment (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
Ellen Corby
Maid (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
Ralph Dunn
Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
John Elliott
John Elliott
Laundry Proprietor (uncredited)
Mary Field
Mary Field
Movie Theatre Cashier (uncredited)
John Goldsworthy
John Goldsworthy
Butler (uncredited)
VG
Vincent Graeff
Newsboy Witness (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Chuck Hamilton
Man at Hit & Run Attempt (uncredited)
Eloise Hardt
Eloise Hardt
Miss Dennis, Saleswoman (uncredited)
John Kelly
John Kelly
Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (67 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Dark Corner about?
Ex-con turned private investigator Bradford Galt suspects someone is following him and maybe even trying to kill him. With the assistance of his spunky secretary, Kathleen Stewart, he dives deep into a mystery in search of answers.
How long is The Dark Corner?
The Dark Corner has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Dark Corner?
The cast of The Dark Corner includes Mark Stevens, Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix, Kurt Kreuger.
What is the rating of The Dark Corner?
The Dark Corner has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 67 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Crime Drama
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