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Dark Waters

  • 1944
  • Approved
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.2K
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Dark Waters (1944)
Film NoirDramaMysteryThriller

A woman returns to the USA after a German U-boat sank her ship, and finds out that someone wants to kill her for her inheritance.A woman returns to the USA after a German U-boat sank her ship, and finds out that someone wants to kill her for her inheritance.A woman returns to the USA after a German U-boat sank her ship, and finds out that someone wants to kill her for her inheritance.

  • Director
    • André De Toth
  • Writers
    • Francis M. Cockrell
    • Marian B. Cockrell
    • Joan Harrison
  • Stars
    • Merle Oberon
    • Franchot Tone
    • Thomas Mitchell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • André De Toth
    • Writers
      • Francis M. Cockrell
      • Marian B. Cockrell
      • Joan Harrison
    • Stars
      • Merle Oberon
      • Franchot Tone
      • Thomas Mitchell
    • 29User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Merle Oberon
    Merle Oberon
    • Leslie Calvin
    Franchot Tone
    Franchot Tone
    • Dr. George Grover
    Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell
    • Mr. Sydney
    Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter
    • Aunt Emily
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    • Cleeve
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Uncle Norbert
    Rex Ingram
    Rex Ingram
    • Pearson Jackson
    Nina Mae McKinney
    Nina Mae McKinney
    • Florella
    Odette Myrtil
    Odette Myrtil
    • Mama Boudreaux
    • (as Odette Myrtle)
    Eugene Borden
    • Papa Boudreaux
    Rita Beery
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Danny Borzage
    • Accordionist
    • (uncredited)
    Paul E. Burns
    Paul E. Burns
    • Station Master
    • (uncredited)
    Eileen Coghlan
    • Jeanette
    • (uncredited)
    Gino Corrado
    Gino Corrado
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Ferguson
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Donald Kerr
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Art Laforrest
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • André De Toth
    • Writers
      • Francis M. Cockrell
      • Marian B. Cockrell
      • Joan Harrison
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews29

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    Summary

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    Film Noir
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    Mystery
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      "Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 27, 1944 with Merle Oberon and Thomas Mitchell reprising their film roles.
    • Goofs
      Dr. George Grover drives Leslie Calvin to Rossignol in his car. As the car makes a left turn as it passes the camera it is clear that Leslie Calvin is driving the car, whereas in the following shot Dr. Grover is driving his car.
    • Quotes
      • Cleeve: Must be awful drowning in quicksand. Much worse than water. Water's cleaner at least, faster.
    • Connections
      Featured in Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest: Dark Waters (1970)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 21, 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mörka vatten
    • Filming locations
      • General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Benedict Bogeaus Production
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    Tech specs

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

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