Footsteps in the Dark (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1941, Footsteps in the Dark is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A high-society gent has a secret life - he writes murder mysteries and hangs out with the police attempting to solve crimes. This causes him no end of problems when his wife wants to know about his little disappearances and exceptionally late nights out.
Who’s in it. Footsteps in the Dark stars Errol Flynn as Francis Monroe Warren II, alias F.X. Pettijohn, Brenda Marshall as Rita Warren, Ralph Bellamy as Dr. R.L. Davis and Alan Hale as Police Insp. Charles M. Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Footsteps in the Dark has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Footsteps in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Footsteps in the Dark tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Footsteps in the Dark (1941)?
- In US, Footsteps in the Dark is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Footsteps in the Dark worth watching?
- Footsteps in the Dark holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Footsteps in the Dark?
- Footsteps in the Dark stars Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Ralph Bellamy, Alan Hale and Lee Patrick.
- When was Footsteps in the Dark released?
- Footsteps in the Dark was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.