---
title: "City in Darkness"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/city-in-darkness-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33389
imdb_id: "tt0031148"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 75
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "NR"
---

# City in Darkness (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/city-in-darkness-1939

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

City in Darkness is a film first released in 1939. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/city-in-darkness-1939#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Herbert I. Leeds
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sidney Toler** as *Charlie Chan*
- **Harold Huber** as *Police Inspector Marcel Spivak*
- **Pedro de Cordoba** as *Antoine*
- **Lynn Bari** as *Marie Dubon*
- **Richard Clarke** as *Tony Madero*
- **Dorothy Tree** as *Charlotte Ronnell*
- **Noel Madison** as *Belescu*
- **Leo G. Carroll** as *Louis Santelle*
- **C. Henry Gordon** as *Prefect of Police J. Romaine*
- **Louis Mercier** as *Gentleman Max*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch City in Darkness?
Streaming availability for City in Darkness varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is City in Darkness worth watching?
City in Darkness holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie City in Darkness and when was it released?
City in Darkness is a feature film with a runtime of 75 minutes. It was released in 1939. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed City in Darkness?
City in Darkness was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.

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