A Gentleman After Dark (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, A Gentleman After Dark is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 74 minutes. “DON'T WORRY, TWO-TIMER...I WON'T KILL YOU...NOW!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A greedy woman betrays her jewel thief husband to the police, for the reward. Her husband's friend, a detective, adopts the couple's child and raises her as his own. Eighteen years later the husband, still in prison, finds out that his ex-wife is now blackmailing their daughter. He vows to break out and put a stop to her once and for all.
Who’s in it. A Gentleman After Dark stars Brian Donlevy as Harry Melton, Miriam Hopkins as Flo Melton, Preston Foster as Tom Gaynor and Harold Huber as Stubby, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Gentleman After Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Gentleman After Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Gentleman After Dark (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Gentleman After Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Gentleman After Dark?
- A Gentleman After Dark stars Brian Donlevy, Miriam Hopkins, Preston Foster, Harold Huber and Phillip Reed.
- When was A Gentleman After Dark released?
- A Gentleman After Dark was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.