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So Dark the Night
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So Dark the Night

1946-10-10 · 71 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Mystery

Inspector Cassin, a renowned Paris detective, departs to the country for a much-needed break. There he falls in love with the innkeeper’s daughter, Nanette, who is already betrothed to a local farmer. On the evening of their engagement party, Nanette and the farmer both disappear. Cassin takes up the case immediately to discover what happened to them and who is responsible.

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Directors
Joseph H. Lewis
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Steven GeraySteven GerayHenri Cassin
Micheline CheirelMicheline CheirelNanette Michaud
Eugene BordenEugene BordenPierre Michaud
Ann CodeeAnn CodeeMama Michaud
Egon BrecherEgon BrecherDr. Boncourt
Helen FreemanHelen FreemanWidow Bridelle
Theodore GottliebTheodore GottliebGeorges
Gregory GayeGregory Gaye
Jean Del ValJean Del Val
Emil RameauEmil Rameau
Paul MarionPaul Marion
Louis MercierLouis Mercier

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