

The Dark Past
1948-12-22 · 74 min · ★ 6.0
A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.
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- Directors
- Rudolph Maté
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
William HoldenAl Walker
Nina FochBetty
Lee J. CobbDr. Andrew Collins
Adele JergensLaura Stevens
Stephen DunneOwen Talbot
Lois MaxwellRuth Collins
Berry KroegerMike
Steven GerayProf. Fred Linder
Wilton GraffFrank Stevens
Robert OsterlohPete
Kathryn CardNora
Charles CaneSheriff (uncredited)
G. Pat CollinsAl's Father (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyAgnes (uncredited)
Lester DorrFirst Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)
Edward EarleMcCoy (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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