City in Darkness
1939, English. Directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
PARIS! BLACKOUT!...but there's no blackout for crime...and the great detective is commandeered!
Chan, in Paris for a reunion with friends from World War I, becomes involved in investigating the murder of a munitions manufacturer who was supplying arms to the enemy, even as the rising clouds of World War II force the city into nightly blackout status..
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Herbert I. LeedsDirector
- Sidney TolerCharlie Chan
- Harold HuberPolice Inspector Marcel Spivak
- Pedro de CordobaAntoine
- Lynn BariMarie Dubon
- Richard ClarkeTony Madero
- Dorothy TreeCharlotte Ronnell
- Noel MadisonBelescu
- Leo G. CarrollLouis Santelle
- C. Henry GordonPrefect of Police J. Romaine
- Louis MercierGentleman Max
- George DavisAlex
- Barbara LeonardLola
Details
- Released
- 15 November 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Ellis, Helen Logan
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What City in Darkness is based on
City in Darkness is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.
Fictional human
Charlie Chan
By Earl Derr Biggers
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1940 · 6.8/10
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City in Darkness: quick answers
What should I watch before City in Darkness?
Watch Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938), Charlie Chan in Reno (1939), and Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939) first.
What comes after City in Darkness?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan in Panama (1940), Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940), and Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940).
Is City in Darkness worth watching?
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How long is City in Darkness?
City in Darkness runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does City in Darkness have a post-credits scene?
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City in Darkness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City in Darkness is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City in Darkness on?
City in Darkness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 November 1939. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like City in Darkness?
If you liked City in Darkness, try Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, Evil Under the Sun, Lady in the Lake.
Who directed City in Darkness?
City in Darkness (1939) was directed by Herbert I. Leeds and stars Sidney Toler, Harold Huber, Pedro de Cordoba.
What is City in Darkness based on?
City in Darkness is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.