A Thief in the Dark
1928, English. Directed by Albert Ray.
"A Chilling Photodrama of Circus Crooks and Spirit Spooks"
Ernest, a young drifter, joins a troupe of mystics led by a Professor Xeno in a carnival. Ernest learns that his colleagues are burgling homes in districts they pass through. Ernest sets about to expose Xeno and his cohorts.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 20 May 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- C. Graham Baker, Andrew Bennison, Kenneth Hawks
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A Thief in the Dark runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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A Thief in the Dark isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 1928. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Thief in the Dark?
If you liked A Thief in the Dark, try The Deep End of the Ocean, Stowaway, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase.
Who directed A Thief in the Dark?
A Thief in the Dark (1928) was directed by Albert Ray and stars George Meeker, Doris Hill, Gwen Lee.