A Shot in the Dark (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1933, A Shot in the Dark is a mystery film directed by George Pearson, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. The relatives of a millionaire - the victim of a mysterious murder - get together at his house to search for his will, which he recorded on a record. However, one of them is actually the person who killed him, and will let nothing - or no one - stand in the way of finding that record.
Who’s in it. A Shot in the Dark stars Dorothy Boyd as Alaris Browne, O.B. Clarence as Rev. John Makehan, Jack Hawkins as Norman Paull and Michael Shepley as Vivien Waugh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Shot in the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Shot in the Dark (1933)?
- 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
- A Shot in the Dark stars Dorothy Boyd, O.B. Clarence, Jack Hawkins, Michael Shepley and Davy Burnaby.