Reviewers frequently praise the film's "painterly rendering" and its ability to blend the "urban and the urbane," contrasting gritty PI offices with opulent art galleries.
Despite being an "A-picture" with a $1.2 million production cost, it was not a commercial success at the time, grossing approximately $1 million. The Dark Corner(1946)
Galt becomes entangled in a complex frame-up involving (Clifton Webb), a wealthy, effete art gallery owner. Helping him navigate this "dark corner" is his loyal and resourceful secretary, Kathleen Stewart (Lucille Ball), who eventually goes beyond her job description to save him from a murder charge. Key Characters & Performances Helping him navigate this "dark corner" is his
The story follows (Mark Stevens), a private investigator who has recently moved to New York after serving time for a crime he didn't commit in San Francisco. He soon discovers he is being followed by a mysterious "White Suit" (William Bendix), leading him to suspect his former partner, Tony Jardine. is a quintessential American film noir that famously
is a quintessential American film noir that famously features Lucille Ball in a rare dramatic role before her television superstardom . Directed by Henry Hathaway, it is often compared to the 1944 masterpiece Laura due to its cast, themes of high-society obsession, and shared screenwriter Jay Dratler. Core Production Details Director: Henry Hathaway.