A Shot in the Dark (Warner Bros.) (1941)

EXHIBITOR’S PRESS SHEET Mystery Film Due Friday At Strand Theatre A spine-tingling mystery film will make its local debut at the Strand Theatre this Friday when Warner Bros.’ “A Shot In The Dark” opens. The film tells the intriguing story of an innocent man’s confession to two brutal murders, one his friend, the other his enemy. In the leading roles are William Lundigan, Nan Wynn and Ricardo Cortez. Lundigan plays the part of a young reporter who thinks he is as good as the police when it comes to solving crimes. Nan Wynn, who became famous for her singing, was cast in a perfect role, that of a night club singer. Lundigan likes her, but he is not alone in his affection. Regis Toomey, in the role of a detective, also tries his best to make a hit with her. Ricardo Cortez is cast as a night club owner who refuses to sell the place to racketeers but instead offers its sale to an old friend of his named Kilpatrick, played by Theodore Von Eltz. He is also bothered by his ex-girl friend, portrayed by Lucia Carroll, who works herself into a jealous fury because he is going to marry someone else. When both Von Eltz and Lucia Carroll are found murdered, one at an_ airport... the offer in an hotel room, suspicion falls on Cortez. “A Shot In The Dark” was written by M. Coates Webster from a story by Frederick Nebel. William McGann directed the production. Mystery Drama Thrills Strand Audiences A mystery thriller with a surprise ending that will startle even the most ardent whodunit fan is Warner Bros.’ “A Shot In The Dark” which is now playing at the Strand Theatre. The swiftly paced film stars William Lundigan, Nan Wynn and Ricardo Cortez and presents a supporting cast of such talented players as Regis Toomey, Lucia Carroll and Maris Wrixon. The scenario was written by M. Coates Webster from a story by Frederick Nebel. William McGann directed the exciting film. © Vitegtanh, tac. © Vitegraph, inc. | SIX-SHEET Other Posters and Accessories on Back Page PUBLICITY (Review) ‘A Shot In The Dark’ Has Action, Adventure A film that will please all mystery fans (and also those who aren’t mystery fans) with its intriguing plot, is Warner Bros.’ “A Shot In The Dark” which made its local debut last night at the Strand Theatre. A D4 ser TAU Fee packed with suspense, perfectly cast and excellently directed, it will wd prove enterMat 103—15c taining movie William Lundigan fare for everyone. The story involves an innocent man who for some strange reason confesses to two brutal murders. William Lundigan gives a breezy performance in the leading role of a young newspaperman whose sideline is amateur sleuthing and_ gets plenty of opportunity to show his mettle when the police Mat 201—30c Regis Toomey, William Lundigan and Ricardo Cortez are shown above in one of the many exciting scenes from the new Warner Bros. mystery-thriller, "A Shot In The Dark," which opens at the Strand Theatre on Friday. Advertising and Exploitation Shots on Following Pages are baffled by two seemingly unconnected murders. Nan Wynn, who made a hit as Hal Kemp’s vocalist, is right at home in her portrayal of a night club singer, She is the one person who can make Lundigan forget about crime, newspapers and_ everything else when she’s around. Ricardo Cortez adds another to his long list of great performances as a _ night club owner with plenty of trouble. They are racketeers, murders, and the most complex of all, a jealous ex-girl friend, brilliantly portrayed by Lucia Carroll. When she and a friend of Cortez are murdered, he is blamed by the police. However a sharp-witted detective, played by Regis Toomey, doesn’t agree with his colleagues and together with Lundigan sets out to prove Cortez innocent. For action, thrills and adventure, “A Shot In The Dark” cannot be surpassed. Director William McGann paced the film perfectly and handled the surprise ending with great finesse. The scenario was written by M. Coates Webster from Frederick Nebel’s exciting original story. Spine-Tingling Film Makes Strand Debut A thrilling mystery film that will send chills up and down your spine will make its local debut at the Strand Theatre this Friday. The picture, called “A Shot In The Dark,” is the exciting story of two murders _ and an innocent man who was willing to take the rap for them. William Lundigan, Nan Wynn and Ricardo Cortez head the cast with Regis Toomey, Lucia Carroll and Maris Wrixon in the supporting roles. William McGann directed the scenario by M. Coates Webster from a story by Frederick Nebel. If it’s excitement you’re after, head for the Strand. Film At Strand Packs Thrills, Love, Suspense A mystery film that packs suspense from start to finish will open next Friday at the Strand Theatre. The picture, called “A Shot In The Dark,” is the exciting story of a man who pleaded guilty to crimes he never committed. William Lundigan heads the cast as a reporter who likes crime stories and a certain pretty night club singer, played by Nan Wynn. Ricardo Cortez plays the role of a night club owner who sells his place: to an old friend only to find him brutally murdered before the sale is completed. To make matters worse a jealous exgirl friend of Cortez, played by Lucia Carroll, is also murdered and the police accuse him of both crimes. Regis Toomey, in the role of a smart detective, doubts Ricardo’s guilt, and together with Lundigan, sets out to bring the actual murderer to justice. It is a thrilling plot with a novel ending that will prove a surprise to all. Peter Kennedy Dixie Waye oo... Phil Richards ............ BillisRyderste.) Helen Armstrong .... Clare Winters. ............ Roger Armstrong ....... Al Martin Scnaffereur 2 Naval Officer ............... George Kilpatrick .......... Blane yanks... Klein ak Marsoftti ..... a Gonnorsee shh Photographer Makeup Artist, Perc Westmore. boss, Phil Richards, (Ricardo Cortez) from WARNER BROS. (Opening Day) Thrilling New Film Makes Local Bow At Strand Theatre Mystery, drama and adventure rhake up the exciting story of Warner Bros.’ new film; “A Shot In The’ Dark” which opens today at the Strand Theatre. It is a hairraising tale of a defiant murderer who would have successfully eluded the police if not for the daring plan of a young reporter. The role of the energetic newspaperman is played by William Lundigan, whose spe Mat 102—-15¢ WILLIAM LUNDIGAN and NAN WYNN cialty is crime stories and whose heart interest is Dixie Waye, played by lovely Nan Wynn. Miss Wynn who has become quite famous as a vocalist is perfect for her role as a night club singer. Ricardo Cortez plays the part of the night club owner who has plenty of trouble on his hands in the form of threatening racketeers and an_ ex-girl friend, portrayed by Lucia Carroll, whose anger knows no bounds when she learns that he is going to marry someone else. When Cortez’ friend and Miss Carroll are murdered, he is accused of the double crime. An especially clever detective played by Regis Toomey, doesn’t believe him guilty and together with Lundigan, starts after the real murderer. “A Shot In The Dark” was directed by William McGann and the scenario was written by M. Coates Webster from a story by Frederick Nebel. THE CAST AN WYNN ..RICARDO CORTEZ Mtr srcctccas Regis Toomey aed Maris Wrixon Reps Lucia Carroll ....Donald Douglas ete aR Noel Madison ae John Gallaudet eae even ie Lee Phelps Clays Frank M. Thomas Emory Parnell Garrett Craig si ge es Om giece rs See RN, Seg oe Jack Wise PRODUCTION Directed by WILLIAM McGANN Screen Play by M. Coates Webster; From a Story by Frederick Nebel: Associate Producer, William Jacobs; Director of Photography, James Van Trees, A.S.C.: Art Director, Stanley Fleischer; Dialogue Director, Harry Seymour: Film Editor, Harold McLernon; Sound by Oliver S$. Garretson; Gowns by Milo Anderson; Running Time, 57 minutes. SYNOPSIS (not for publication) Peter Kennedy, (William Lundigan) a reporter, and Bill Ryder, (Regis Toomey) a detective, both like Dixie Waye, (Nan Wynn) a night club singer. When her is accused of murdering his old pal (Theodore Von Eltz) and his ex-girl friend (Lucia Carroll), Kennedy and Ryder set out to prove him innocent. After many an exciting experience, through a daring plan, they bring the real murderer to justice.