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A Gentleman After Dark

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 14m
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6.4/10
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Brian Donlevy, Preston Foster, and Miriam Hopkins in A Gentleman After Dark (1942)
  • Adventure
  • Crime
  • Drama
A greedy woman turns in her husband, a jewel thief, for the reward. Her husband's friend, a detective, adopts the couple's child and raises her as his own. Eighteen years later the husband, ... Read allA greedy woman turns in her husband, a jewel thief, for the reward. Her husband's friend, a detective, adopts the couple's child and raises her as his own. Eighteen years later the husband, still in prison, finds out that his ex-wife is now attempting to blackmail their daughter.... Read allA greedy woman turns in her husband, a jewel thief, for the reward. Her husband's friend, a detective, adopts the couple's child and raises her as his own. Eighteen years later the husband, still in prison, finds out that his ex-wife is now attempting to blackmail their daughter. He vows to break out and put a stop to her once and for all.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
103
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Edwin L. Marin
  • Writers
    • Richard Washburn Child(story "A Whiff of Heliotrope")
    • Patterson McNutt(screenplay)
    • George Bruce(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brian Donlevy
    • Miriam Hopkins
    • Preston Foster
Top credits
  • Director
    • Edwin L. Marin
  • Writers
    • Richard Washburn Child(story "A Whiff of Heliotrope")
    • Patterson McNutt(screenplay)
    • George Bruce(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brian Donlevy
    • Miriam Hopkins
    • Preston Foster
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    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Brian Donlevy, Preston Foster, and Miriam Hopkins in A Gentleman After Dark (1942)
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    Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy
    • Harry 'Heliotrope Harry' Meltonas Harry 'Heliotrope Harry' Melton
    Miriam Hopkins
    Miriam Hopkins
    • Flo Meltonas Flo Melton
    Preston Foster
    Preston Foster
    • Police Detective Tom Gaynoras Police Detective Tom Gaynor
    Harold Huber
    Harold Huber
    • S. Jenkins - 'Stubby'as S. Jenkins - 'Stubby'
    Phillip Reed
    Phillip Reed
    • Eddie Smithas Eddie Smith
    Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden
    • Miss Clarkas Miss Clark
    Douglass Dumbrille
    Douglass Dumbrille
    • Enzo Calibraas Enzo Calibra
    Sharon Douglas
    • Diana Melton - aka Diana Gaynoras Diana Melton - aka Diana Gaynor
    William Henry
    William Henry
    • Paul Rutherfordas Paul Rutherford
    Stephanie Foster
    • Diana Melton - as a Childas Diana Melton - as a Child
    Ralph Morgan
    Ralph Morgan
    • Morrisonas Morrison
    Jack Mulhall
    Jack Mulhall
    • Hotel Desk Clerkas Hotel Desk Clerk
    William Haade
    William Haade
    • Policemanas Policeman
    William Ruhl
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Edgar Dearing
    Edgar Dearing
    • Joe - Prison Guardas Joe - Prison Guard
    David Clarke
    David Clarke
    • Bellboyas Bellboy
    Frederick Burton
    Frederick Burton
    • Floristas Florist
    Jack Gardner
    • Florist Deliverymanas Florist Deliveryman
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    • Director
      • Edwin L. Marin
    • Writers
      • Richard Washburn Child(story "A Whiff of Heliotrope")
      • Patterson McNutt(screenplay)
      • George Bruce(screenplay)
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    A greedy woman turns in her husband, a jewel thief, for the reward. Her husband's friend, a detective, adopts the couple's child and raises her as his own. Eighteen years later the husband, still in prison, finds out that his ex-wife is now attempting to blackmail their daughter. He vows to break out and put a stop to her once and for all. —frankfob2@yahoo.com
    • hospital nurse
    • year 1923
    • taxi driver
    • double cross
    • hospital
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    • Taglines
      • DON'T WORRY, TWO-TIMER...I WON'T KILL YOU...NOW! (original poster - all caps)
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Passed
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Miriam Hopkins replaced Ilona Massey.
    • Quotes

      Harry 'Heliotrope Harry' Melton: [to Eddie Smith, just before shooting him] Enjoy your cigarette. Because after that you're going to quit smoking.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Doldrum: A Gentleman After Dark (1954)
    • Soundtracks
      How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm
      (1919) (uncredited)

      Music by Walter Donaldson

      Lyrics by Sam Lewis and Joe Young

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Beware of heliotrope
    Brian Donlevy (Harry) is a jewel thief who has gone soft because he has become a father. He wants to settle down on a farm much to the disgust of his wife and fellow jewel thief Miriam Hopkins (Flo). She has no time for sentimentality and wants to get back on the fags and alcohol now that she is no longer pregnant and wants a slice of some action now that she is no longer confined to a hospital. Phillip Reed (Eddie) is the 3rd member of the jewel gang and he and Miriam double cross Donlevy in his last job before he settles down to his new ridiculously boring life on the farm. Things don't go to plan for Phillip and Miriam and Donlevy warns Hopkins to stay away from his daughter or else. Well, there is an "or else" situation that shows up.....

    The cast are all good in this film apart from a terrible William Henry (Paul) as a sappy suitor for the grown up daughter Sharon Douglas (Diane). The story starts off slightly boring with Donlevy being sentimental but things get going once Miriam Hopkins enters and reveals her true character. The honours in this film have to go to Donlevy and Hopkins who keep things ticking along and have genuinely funny moments amidst the plot.
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    • Release date
      • April 16, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Heliotrope Harry
    • Production company
      • Edward Small Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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