A Shot in the Dark
"The infallible detective meets the perfect crime!"
Originally released in 1935. A Shot in the Dark is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Charles Lamont. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Warwick, Charles Starrett, and Marion Shilling
Synopsis
An amateur sleuth solves three murders at his son's New England college.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1935
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Warwick
as Joseph Harris
Charles Starrett
as Kenneth 'Ken' Harris
Marion Shilling
as Jean Coates
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Miss Lottie Case
Edward Van Sloan
as Professor Bostwick
James Bush
as Byron Coates / John Meseraux
Eddie Tamblyn
as Bill Smart
Julian Madison
as Charlie Penlon
Robert McKenzie
as Sheriff Graves
Doris Lloyd
as Lucille Coates
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Shot in the Dark about?
An amateur sleuth solves three murders at his son's New England college.
Who directed A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark was directed by Charles Lamont.
How long is A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was A Shot in the Dark released?
A Shot in the Dark was released on January 31, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Shot in the Dark?
The main cast of A Shot in the Dark includes Robert Warwick, Charles Starrett, Marion Shilling, Helen Jerome Eddy, Edward Van Sloan.