The Dark Corner
1946, English. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 74 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Dark Corner
The Dark Corner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Lucille BallKathleen Stewart
- Clifton WebbHardy Cathcart
- William BendixFred Foss
- Mark StevensBradford Galt
- Kurt KreugerAnthony Jardine
- Cathy DownsMari Cathcart
- Reed HadleyFrank Reeves
- Constance CollierMrs. Kingsley
- Eddie HeywoodEddie Heywood
- Colleen AlpaughLittle Girl with Slide Whistle (uncredited)
- Charles CanePoliceman at Tony's Apartment (uncredited)
- Ellen CorbyMaid (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 April 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jay Dratler, Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Leo Rosten
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What The Dark Corner is based on
The Dark Corner is based on Good Housekeeping, an 1885 magazine, published by Hearst Communications.
Magazine · 1885
Good Housekeeping
Published by Hearst Communications
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The Dark Corner: quick answers
Is The Dark Corner worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 74 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dark Corner?
The Dark Corner runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Dark Corner have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dark Corner. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dark Corner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dark Corner is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dark Corner on?
The Dark Corner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dark Corner?
If you liked The Dark Corner, try Gilda, Pitfall, Framed.
Who directed The Dark Corner?
The Dark Corner (1946) was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix.
What is The Dark Corner based on?
The Dark Corner is based on Good Housekeeping, an 1885 magazine, published by Hearst Communications.