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  • A Shot in the Dark (1935)
  • Passed
    69 min | Mystery, Thriller
A Shot in the Dark (1935)
Passed
69 min | Mystery, Thriller

The apparent hanging of a suicidal student is revealed to be murder, as he was already dead when the noose was placed around his neck, killed by a sharp needle that penetrated the back of his skull with great force.
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Director
Writers
Clifford Orr (novel "The Dartmouth Murders") | Charles Belden (adaptation) (as Charles S. Belden) (screenplay) (as Charles S. Belden)
Cinematographer
Editor
Roland D. Reed (as Roland Reed)
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Updated Feb 1, 1935

Release date
Feb 1, 1935 (United States)

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Cast

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17 cast members
Name Known for
Charles Starrett
Kenneth 'Ken' Harris Kenneth 'Ken' Harris   See fewer
Robert Warwick
Joseph Harris Joseph Harris   See fewer
Edward Van Sloan
Prof. Bostwick Prof. Bostwick   See fewer
Marion Shilling
Jean Coates Jean Coates   See fewer
Helen Jerome Eddy
Miss Lottie Case Miss Lottie Case   See fewer
Doris Lloyd
Lucille Coates Lucille Coates   See fewer
James Bush
Byron Coates / John Meseraux Byron Coates / John Meseraux   See fewer
Julian Madison
Charlie Penlon Charlie Penlon   See fewer
Eddie Tamblyn
Bill Smart Bill Smart   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Sam Anderson Sam Anderson   See fewer
Robert McKenzie
Sheriff Sheriff   See fewer
John Davidson
Prof. Brand Prof. Brand   See fewer
Herbert Bunston
College President College President   See fewer
George Morrell
Deputy Ab Barber Deputy Ab Barber   See fewer
Broderick O'Farrell
Dr. Howell Dr. Howell   See fewer
Jane Keckley
Bostwick's Housekeeper Bostwick's Housekeeper   See fewer
Eric Mayne
Professor at Service (uncredited) Professor at Service (uncredited)   See fewer
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