The Black Raven (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1943, The Black Raven is a mystery film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. One dark and stormy night, an escaped convict, an embezzler, a runaway daughter, her intended and her father, and a gangster take refuge in a remote inn called "The Black Raven" after the nickname of a second gangster who owns it; and murder ensues.
Who’s in it. The Black Raven stars George Zucco as Amos Bradford, Robert Livingston as Allen Bentley, Wanda McKay as Lee Winfield and Glenn Strange as Andy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Black Raven has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Raven page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Raven tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Raven (1943)?
- In US, The Black Raven is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Raven worth watching?
- The Black Raven holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Raven?
- The Black Raven stars George Zucco, Robert Livingston, Wanda McKay, Glenn Strange and Noel Madison.
- When was The Black Raven released?
- The Black Raven was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.