Despite being an "A-picture" with a $1.2 million production cost, it was not a commercial success at the time, grossing approximately $1 million.
Galt becomes entangled in a complex frame-up involving (Clifton Webb), a wealthy, effete art gallery owner. Helping him navigate this "dark corner" is his loyal and resourceful secretary, Kathleen Stewart (Lucille Ball), who eventually goes beyond her job description to save him from a murder charge. Key Characters & Performances
A departure from her later comedic persona, she plays a "Girl Friday" with "street smarts". Ball reportedly found the production difficult due to Hathaway’s demanding directing style. The Dark Corner(1946)
Joseph MacDonald, noted for high-contrast black-and-white visuals and deep shadows. Plot Overview
Reviewers frequently praise the film's "painterly rendering" and its ability to blend the "urban and the urbane," contrasting gritty PI offices with opulent art galleries. Despite being an "A-picture" with a $1
The story follows (Mark Stevens), a private investigator who has recently moved to New York after serving time for a crime he didn't commit in San Francisco. He soon discovers he is being followed by a mysterious "White Suit" (William Bendix), leading him to suspect his former partner, Tony Jardine.
For further viewing, you might enjoy similar noir titles like Laura (1944) or Lucille Ball's other noir outing, Lured (1947). The Dark Corner (April 9, 1946) - OCD Viewer Key Characters & Performances A departure from her
Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix, and Mark Stevens. Studio: 20th Century Fox.