The Dark Corner(1946) Site
A departure from her later comedic persona, she plays a "Girl Friday" with "street smarts". Ball reportedly found the production difficult due to Hathaway’s demanding directing style.
The story follows (Mark Stevens), a private investigator who has recently moved to New York after serving time for a crime he didn't commit in San Francisco. He soon discovers he is being followed by a mysterious "White Suit" (William Bendix), leading him to suspect his former partner, Tony Jardine. The Dark Corner(1946)
Today, it is regarded as a "Grade A" example of film noir. It currently holds a 100% "Fresh" rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes . A departure from her later comedic persona, she
Webb essentially reprises his sophisticated, villainous persona from Laura , playing an art-obsessed elitist. He soon discovers he is being followed by
Despite being an "A-picture" with a $1.2 million production cost, it was not a commercial success at the time, grossing approximately $1 million.
Known as "White Suit," Bendix delivers a menacing performance as the "hoodlum heavy" stalking Galt.
is a quintessential American film noir that famously features Lucille Ball in a rare dramatic role before her television superstardom . Directed by Henry Hathaway, it is often compared to the 1944 masterpiece Laura due to its cast, themes of high-society obsession, and shared screenwriter Jay Dratler. Core Production Details Director: Henry Hathaway.