

Pacific Blackout
1941-12-31 · 76 min · ★ 6.6
Falsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout drill. Under cover of darkness, Draper hopes to find the real killer, who turns out to be a member of a Nazi sabotage ring. Completed shortly before America entered WW2.
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- Directors
- Ralph Murphy
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert PrestonRobert Draper
Martha O'DriscollMary Jones
Philip MerivaleJohn Runnell
Eva GaborMarie Duval
Louis Jean HeydtHarold Kermin
Thurston HallWilliams
Mary TreenIrene
J. Edward BrombergPickpocket
Spencer ChartersCornelius
Cy KendallHotel Clerk
Russell HicksCommanding Officer
Paul StantonJudge
Clem BevansMidas Plant Night-Watchman
Robert Emmett KeaneDefense Attorney
Edwin MaxwellDistrict attorney
Rod CameronPilot
Margaret ArmstrongTelephone Operator Supervisor
Sam AshOfficial Announcer
Warren AsheOfficious Doctor
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