City in Darkness
"PARIS! BLACKOUT!...but there's no blackout for crime...and the great detective is commandeered!"
Originally released in 1939. City in Darkness is a crime/thriller film. directed by Herbert I. Leeds. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sidney Toler, Harold Huber, and Pedro de Cordoba
Synopsis
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..
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sidney Toler
as Charlie Chan
Harold Huber
as Police Inspector Marcel Spivak
Pedro de Cordoba
as Antoine
Lynn Bari
as Marie Dubon
Richard Clarke
as Tony Madero
Dorothy Tree
as Charlotte Ronnell
Noel Madison
as Belescu
Leo G. Carroll
as Louis Santelle
C. Henry Gordon
as Prefect of Police J. Romaine
Louis Mercier
as Gentleman Max
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City in Darkness about?
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 o...
Who directed City in Darkness?
City in Darkness was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
How long is City in Darkness?
City in Darkness has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was City in Darkness released?
City in Darkness was released on November 15, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in City in Darkness?
The main cast of City in Darkness includes Sidney Toler, Harold Huber, Pedro de Cordoba, Lynn Bari, Richard Clarke.