# The Dark Corner (1946)

> A disgraced New York private eye and his resourceful secretary unravel a conspiracy that turns his old betrayal into a deadly present-day threat.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12831

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Henry Hathaway
- Cast: Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix, Mark Stevens, Kurt Kreuger, Cathy Downs, Reed Hadley, Constance Collier
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038453/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: moody, tense, hard boiled, late night noir viewing, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A private investigator navigates the treacherous world of post-war New York, where danger lurks around every corner.

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