Mystery ·Thriller · United States of America · 1944 · 1h 30m

Dark Waters

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Director
André de Toth
Cast
Merle Oberon as Leslie Calvin Franchot Tone as Dr. George Grover Thomas Mitchell as Mr. Sydney Fay Bainter as Aunt Emily Elisha Cook Jr. as Cleeve John Qualen as Uncle Norbert
Crew
Archie Stout — Director of Photography John J. Mescall — Director of Photography James Smith — Editor Miklós Rózsa — Original Music Composer Joan Harrison — Screenplay Marian B. Cockrell — Screenplay
Tagline

Was love or madness to be her fate?

Synopsis

Leslie Calvin, the sole survivor of a submarine accident, goes to her relatives in order to recover emotionally. Unfortunately, she encounters various scam artists led by Mr. Sydney who intend to kill her and steal the family assets. Dr. George Grover helps Leslie to defeat Sydney.

Mood & Themes
insanityfilm noirmental illness
Key Collaborators
André de Toth Director Archie Stout Director of Photography John J. Mescall Director of Photography James Smith Editor Miklós Rózsa Original Music Composer Joan Harrison Screenplay Marian B. Cockrell Screenplay Benedict Bogeaus Producer René Hubert Costume Design
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