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They Met in the Dark
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They Met in the Dark

1943-08-11 · 91 min · ★ 6.3

Mystery · Romance · Thriller

A Royal navy Commander is tricked by a pretty girl who is working for the Nazis. She tricks him into revealing some military secrets and he is court martial. He vows to track her and her accomplices down.

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Directors
Karel Lamač
Production companies
Marcel Hellman Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

James MasonJames MasonRichard Francis Heritage
Joyce HowardJoyce HowardLaura Verity
Tom WallsTom WallsChristopher Child
Phyllis StanleyPhyllis StanleyLily Bernard
Edward RigbyEdward RigbyMansel
Ronald WardRonald WardCarter
David FarrarDavid FarrarCommander Lippinscott
Karl StepanekKarl StepanekRiccardo
Betty WarrenBetty WarrenFay
Walter CrishamWalter CrishamCharlie
Jeanne De CasalisJeanne De CasalisLady with Dog
Patricia MedinaPatricia MedinaMary, Manicurist (as Pat Medina)
George RobeyGeorge RobeyPawnbroker
Ronald ChesneyMax - Mouth Harmonica Player
Peggy DexterBobby
Finlay CurrieFinlay CurrieMerchant Captain
Brefni O'RorkeDetective Inspector Burrows
Eric MasonBenson - Illusionist
Anthony HollesHotel Hairdresser
Ian FlemingIan Fleming

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