The Dark Corner(1946) Access

Reviewers frequently praise the film's "painterly rendering" and its ability to blend the "urban and the urbane," contrasting gritty PI offices with opulent art galleries.

Joseph MacDonald, noted for high-contrast black-and-white visuals and deep shadows. Plot Overview The Dark Corner(1946)

Galt becomes entangled in a complex frame-up involving (Clifton Webb), a wealthy, effete art gallery owner. Helping him navigate this "dark corner" is his loyal and resourceful secretary, Kathleen Stewart (Lucille Ball), who eventually goes beyond her job description to save him from a murder charge. Key Characters & Performances Helping him navigate this "dark corner" is his

Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix, and Mark Stevens. Studio: 20th Century Fox. Today, it is regarded as a "Grade A" example of film noir

Today, it is regarded as a "Grade A" example of film noir. It currently holds a 100% "Fresh" rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes .

Despite being an "A-picture" with a $1.2 million production cost, it was not a commercial success at the time, grossing approximately $1 million.

Webb essentially reprises his sophisticated, villainous persona from Laura , playing an art-obsessed elitist.