


Film · Released
City in Darkness
“PARIS! BLACKOUT!...but there's no blackout for crime...and the great detective is commandeered!”
City in Darkness at a glance
City in Darkness is a 1939 crime and thriller film, running 1h 15m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
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Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1939-11-15
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Mystery
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 · 20 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmChan, 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..
Cast
14 names
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
Douglass DumbrilleB. Petroff (as Douglas Dumbrille)
Adrienne D'AmbricourtHotel ProprietressQuestions about City in Darkness
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Is City in Darkness suitable for children?
City in Darkness is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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 of World War II force the city into nightly blackout status..
How long is City in Darkness?
City in Darkness runs for 1h 15m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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