Black Memory (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1947, Black Memory is a drama and crime film directed by Oswald Mitchell, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Cockney Danny Cruff is the son of a man wrongly accused of murder. Danny decides to solve the mystery himself by hobnobbing with London's underworld. To do this, he poses as a juvenile delinquent.
Who’s in it. Black Memory stars Michael Atkinson as Danny Cruff, Myra O'Connell as Joan Davidson, Michael Medwin as Johnnie Fletcher and Frank Hawkins as Alf Davidson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Black Memory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Memory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Memory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Memory (1947)?
- In GB, Black Memory is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Memory worth watching?
- Black Memory holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Memory?
- Black Memory stars Michael Atkinson, Myra O'Connell, Michael Medwin, Frank Hawkins and Winifred Melville.