A Shot in the Dark

1933Movie53 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

The relatives of a millionaire - the victim of a mysterious murder - get together at his house to search for his will, which he recorded on a record. However, one of them is actually the person who killed him, and will let nothing - or no one - stand in the way of finding that record.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares.

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Directed by
George Pearson
Produced by
Julius Hagen

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Facts

November 3, 1933 · 53 min · Mystery

Released
November 3, 1933
Runtime
53 min
Genres
Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Iconic Sequel Character, The Oner, Small Role, Big Impact +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Shot in the Dark?"

Questions about A Shot in the Dark

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Where can I stream A Shot in the Dark?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.3).

Is A Shot in the Dark okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does A Shot in the Dark use?

Iconic Sequel CharacterThe OnerSmall Role, Big ImpactBlack Comedy Animal CrueltyThe TeaserDoor JudoBad Guys Play PoolWolverine PublicityMurder by MistakeExasperated PerpKarma HoudiniHand-or-Object Underwearand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Iconic Sequel Character, The Oner, and Small Role, Big Impact.