The Dark Corner (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1946, The Dark Corner is a drama and crime film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 99 minutes. “Save your lipstick, girls, he plays for keeps.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-con turned private investigator Bradford Galt suspects someone is following him and maybe even trying to kill him. With the assistance of his spunky secretary, Kathleen Stewart, he dives deep into a mystery in search of answers.
Who’s in it. The Dark Corner stars Lucille Ball as Kathleen Stewart, Clifton Webb as Hardy Cathcart, William Bendix as Stauffer, a.k.a. Fred Foss and Mark Stevens as Bradford Galt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Dark Corner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Corner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Corner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Corner (1946)?
- In GB, The Dark Corner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Corner worth watching?
- The Dark Corner holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Dark Corner?
- The Dark Corner stars Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix, Mark Stevens and Kurt Kreuger.
- When was The Dark Corner released?
- The Dark Corner was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.