---
title: "Dark Manhattan"
year: 1937
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-manhattan-1937"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 414952
imdb_id: "tt0028768"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dark Manhattan (1937) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-manhattan-1937

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dark Manhattan is a black and white American film released in 1937 in the United States. The drama and crime feature has a runtime of one hour and ten minutes. The story follows a low-level gangster who determines to let nothing stand in the way of his gaining control of the numbers rackets in Harlem. The production was created by a partnership of African Americans Ralph Cooper and George Randol. Harry Fraser directed the motion picture. George Randol wrote the script and also served as the executive producer.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Harry L. Fraser
- **Networks / Studios**: Rinaldo Films, Randol-Cooper Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ralph Cooper** as *Curly Thorpe*
- **Cleo Herndon** as *Flo Gray*
- **Clarence Brooks** as *Larry Lee*
- **Jess Lee Brooks** as *Police Lt. Ballot*
- **Sam McDaniel** as *Jack Jackson*
- **Corny Anderson** as *Atty. Brown*
- **Rubeline Glover** as *Miss Hall*
- **Everett Brown** as *Numbers Banker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dark Manhattan online?
Dark Manhattan is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dark Manhattan worth watching?
Dark Manhattan holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dark Manhattan and when was it released?
Dark Manhattan is a feature film with a runtime of 70 minutes. It was released in 1937. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dark Manhattan?
Dark Manhattan was directed by Harry L. Fraser.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dark Manhattan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/414952)
- [Dark Manhattan (1937) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028768/fullcredits/)
- [Dark Manhattan - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Manhattan)
- [Dark Manhattan (1937) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/414952-dark-manhattan)
- [Dark Manhattan (1937) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dark-manhattan/credits)
- [Dark Manhattan (1937) - Harry L. Fraser, Ralph Cooper | Cast ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/dark-manhattan-am137570/cast-crew)

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