A Gentleman After Dark (1942)
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.
Director: Edwin L. Marin
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Crime
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: April 16, 1942
Cast
- Brian Donlevy - Harry Melton
- Miriam Hopkins - Flo Melton
- Preston Foster - Tom Gaynor
- Harold Huber - Stubby
- Phillip Reed - Eddie Smith
- Gloria Holden - Miss Clark
- Douglass Dumbrille - Enzo Calibra
- Sharon Douglas - Diana Melton
- Stephanie Foster - Diana (child)
- William Henry - Paul Rutherford
Screenplay
- Richard Washburn Child (Story)
- Patterson McNutt (Screenplay)
- George Bruce (Screenplay)
Music: Dimitri Tiomkin
Production: United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Medical Drama and Hospital, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, thief, hospital
More Films by Director: Edwin L. Marin
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed A Gentleman After Dark?
- A Gentleman After Dark was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
- Who stars in A Gentleman After Dark?
- A Gentleman After Dark stars Brian Donlevy, Miriam Hopkins, Preston Foster, Harold Huber, Phillip Reed, Gloria Holden.
- How long is A Gentleman After Dark?
- A Gentleman After Dark has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is A Gentleman After Dark?
- A Gentleman After Dark is a Drama, Adventure, Crime film.
- Where was A Gentleman After Dark produced?
- A Gentleman After Dark was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Gentleman After Dark?
- The themes of A Gentleman After Dark include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Medical Drama and Hospital, Prison Riot and Anarchy.