The Dark Corner
~Save your lipstick, girls, he plays for keeps.
Overview
Ex-con turned private investigator Bradford Galt suspects someone is following him and maybe even trying to kill him. With the assistance of his spunky secretary, Kathleen Stewart, he dives deep into a mystery in search of answers.
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1946-04-09
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 99 min
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