The Dark Past

Name: The Dark Past
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1948
Duration: 74 min

English • 1948 • 1h 14m

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Director

Rudolph Maté

Crime Drama Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorRudolph Maté

WriterPhilip MacDonald, Michael Blankfort, Albert Duffy

CinematographerJoseph Walker

ComposerGeorge Duning

EditorViola Lawrence

ProducerBuddy Adler

Cast

William Holdenas Al Walker

Nina Fochas Betty

Lee J. Cobb

as Dr. Andrew Collins

Adele Jergensas Laura Stevens

Stephen Dunneas Owen Talbot

Lois Maxwellas Ruth Collins

Steven Gerayas Prof. Fred Linder

Wilton Graffas Frank Stevens

Charles Caneas Sheriff (uncredited)

Bill Cartledgeas Arrested Man Leaving Wagon (uncredited)

Tom Colemanas Detective (uncredited)

G. Pat Collinsas Al's Father (uncredited)

Ellen Corbyas Agnes (uncredited)

Lester Dorras First Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)

Edward Earleas McCoy (uncredited)

Charles Fergusonas Detective (uncredited)

Jack Gordonas Tough Man in Line-up (uncredited)