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Behind City Lights

"DO WOMEN KNOW THEIR OWN HEARTS? The one didn't until almost too late!"

September 10, 1945 1h 8m

Originally released in 1945. Behind City Lights is a romance/crime film. directed by John English. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lynne Roberts, Peter Cookson, and Jerome Cowan

Synopsis

This Republic programmer stars Lynne Roberts as a country gal who is slickered by a couple of city-fied jewel thieves, played by Peter Cookson and Jerome Cowan. Roberts is set up for a patsy by these two rogues, and nearly ends up in jail-and later on, narrowly escapes being rubbed out by gangsters.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 10, 1945 80 years ago
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Runtime 1h 8m 68 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Republic Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Behind City Lights about?

This Republic programmer stars Lynne Roberts as a country gal who is slickered by a couple of city-fied jewel thieves, played by Peter Cookson and Jerome Cowan. Roberts is set up for a patsy by the...

Who directed Behind City Lights?

Behind City Lights was directed by John English.

How long is Behind City Lights?

Behind City Lights has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).

When was Behind City Lights released?

Behind City Lights was released on September 10, 1945 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Behind City Lights?

The main cast of Behind City Lights includes Lynne Roberts, Peter Cookson, Jerome Cowan, Esther Dale, William Terry.