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The Dark Tower

  • 1943
  • Approved
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
533
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The Dark Tower (1943)
DramaThriller

A struggling circus finds salvation in the form of an exciting new twist on their high-wire act.A struggling circus finds salvation in the form of an exciting new twist on their high-wire act.A struggling circus finds salvation in the form of an exciting new twist on their high-wire act.

  • Director
    • John Harlow
  • Writers
    • Sam Harris
    • George S. Kaufman
    • Reginald Purdell
  • Stars
    • Ben Lyon
    • Anne Crawford
    • David Farrar
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    533
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Harlow
    • Writers
      • Sam Harris
      • George S. Kaufman
      • Reginald Purdell
    • Stars
      • Ben Lyon
      • Anne Crawford
      • David Farrar
    • 25User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast15

    Ben Lyon
    Ben Lyon
    • Phil Danton
    Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford
    • Mary
    David Farrar
    David Farrar
    • Tom Danton
    Herbert Lom
    Herbert Lom
    • Stephen Torg
    Frederick Burtwell
    • Willie Wainwright
    William Hartnell
    William Hartnell
    • Jim Powers
    • (as Bill Hartnell)
    Josephine Wilson
    Josephine Wilson
    • Dora Shogun
    Elsie Wagstaff
    Elsie Wagstaff
    • Eve Wainwright
    • (as Elsie Wagstaffe)
    J.H. Roberts
    J.H. Roberts
    • Dr. Wilson
    Aubrey Mallalieu
    Aubrey Mallalieu
    • Doctor
    Patricia Laffan
    Patricia Laffan
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Noble
    • Circus Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Sharp
    • Circus Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Cecil Ayres Trio
    • Skaters
    • (uncredited)
    Victor Wood
    Victor Wood
    • Journalist
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Harlow
    • Writers
      • Sam Harris
      • George S. Kaufman
      • Reginald Purdell
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This was Herbert Lom's (Stephen Torg) first major film role. He received critical acclaim for his performance.
    • Goofs
      While Tom and the other members of the troupe are packing; at one point the hidden overhead lighting used on the set begin to blink.
    • Quotes
      • Willie Wainwright: Ladies and gentlemen, once more we bring to your town the thrill of a lifetime. The unparalled, the inimical, unrivalled Empire Circus. Come in your thousands and enjoy this feast of equine dexterity and acrobatic marvels we shall place before your astounded gaze. Never before in the history of this town has such a gay galaxy of talent and of beauty been set before you.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Cellar Club: The Haunted Palace/The Dark Tower/Times Square (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      (uncredited)
      Written by James Pierpont
      Heard as background music

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 18, 1943 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dantonmysteriet
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers First National Studios, Teddington Studios, Teddington, Middlesex, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Warner Brothers-First National Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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