Footsteps in the Dark
1941, English. Directed by Lloyd Bacon.
A high-society gent has a secret life - he writes murder mysteries and hangs out with the police attempting to solve crimes. This causes him no end of problems when his wife wants to know about his little disappearances and exceptionally late nights out.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Footsteps in the Dark is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lloyd BaconDirector
- Errol FlynnFrancis Monroe Warren II, alias F.X. Pettijohn
- Brenda MarshallRita Warren
- Ralph BellamyDr. R.L. Davis
- Alan HalePolice Insp. Charles M. Mason
- Lee PatrickBlondie White
- Allen JenkinsWilfred
- Lucile WatsonAgatha Archer
- William FrawleyDet. 'Hoppy' Hopkins
- Roscoe KarnsMonahan
- Grant MitchellWellington Carruthers
- Maris WrixonJune Brewster
- Noel MadisonLeopold Fissue
Details
- Released
- 8 March 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lester Cole, John Wexley
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Footsteps in the Dark: quick answers
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How long is Footsteps in the Dark?
Footsteps in the Dark runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Footsteps in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
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Footsteps in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Footsteps in the Dark is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Footsteps in the Dark on?
Footsteps in the Dark is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Footsteps in the Dark?
If you liked Footsteps in the Dark, try A Shot in the Dark, Another Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Footsteps in the Dark?
Footsteps in the Dark (1941) was directed by Lloyd Bacon and stars Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Ralph Bellamy.