A Shot in the Dark (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, A Shot in the Dark is a thriller and mystery film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 69 minutes. “The infallible detective meets the perfect crime!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An amateur sleuth solves three murders at his son's New England college.
Who’s in it. A Shot in the Dark stars Robert Warwick as Joseph Harris, Charles Starrett as Kenneth 'Ken' Harris, Marion Shilling as Jean Coates and Helen Jerome Eddy as Miss Lottie Case, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Shot in the Dark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Shot in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Shot in the Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Shot in the Dark (1935)?
- In GB, A Shot in the Dark is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?
- A Shot in the Dark holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
- A Shot in the Dark stars Robert Warwick, Charles Starrett, Marion Shilling, Helen Jerome Eddy and Edward Van Sloan.
- When was A Shot in the Dark released?
- A Shot in the Dark was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.