Black Limelight
1938, English. Directed by Paul L. Stein.
This gripping, atmospheric crime thriller from Austrian-born director Paul Stein stars Oscar nominee Raymond Massey as a man at the centre of a multiple murder investigation – a case that sparks a sensationalist press frenzy when it becomes clear that the killer only strikes when there is a full moon.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 14 June 1938
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Dudley Leslie, Walter Summers
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How long is Black Limelight?
Black Limelight runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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Which OTT platform is Black Limelight on?
Black Limelight isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 June 1938. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Limelight?
If you liked Black Limelight, try Murder in Three Acts, Last Scene Alive: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery.
Who directed Black Limelight?
Black Limelight (1938) was directed by Paul L. Stein and stars Raymond Massey, Joan Marion, Elliott Mason.