A Shot in the Dark
1935, English. Directed by Charles Lamont.
The infallible detective meets the perfect crime!
An amateur sleuth solves three murders at his son's New England college.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Charles LamontDirector
- Robert WarwickJoseph Harris
- Charles StarrettKenneth 'Ken' Harris
- Marion ShillingJean Coates
- Helen Jerome EddyMiss Lottie Case
- Edward Van SloanProfessor Bostwick
- James BushByron Coates / John Meseraux
- Eddie TamblynBill Smart
- Julian MadisonCharlie Penlon
- Robert McKenzieSheriff Graves
- Doris LloydLucille Coates
- Ralph BrooksSam Anderson
- Robert McKenzieSheriff
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles S. Belden
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A Shot in the Dark runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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A Shot in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Shot in the Dark is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Shot in the Dark on?
A Shot in the Dark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Shot in the Dark?
If you liked A Shot in the Dark, try The Glass Key, The Mirror Crack'd, Lady in the Lake.
Who directed A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark (1935) was directed by Charles Lamont and stars Robert Warwick, Charles Starrett, Marion Shilling.