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Footsteps in the Sand (1939)
Black Limelight (original title)

APPROVED 70 min  -  Crime  -   25 June 1939 (USA)
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A girl is murdered and the evidence points strongly toward Peter Charrington, who disappeared right after the crime... See full summary »

Director:

Paul L. Stein
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Joan Marion ...
Raymond Massey Raymond Massey ...
Elliott Mason Elliott Mason ...
Walter Hudd Walter Hudd ...
Henry Oscar Henry Oscar ...
Dan Tobin Dan Tobin ...
Leslie Bradley Leslie Bradley ...
Bill, young detective-on-duty
Diana Beaumont ...
Gwen, young maid-next-door
Coral Browne Coral Browne ...
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Frankie Howerd Frankie Howerd ...
Milkman (unconfirmed)
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Storyline

A girl is murdered and the evidence points strongly toward Peter Charrington, who disappeared right after the crime. His wife Mary isn't thoroughly convinced that Peter isn't guilty but she loyally hides him when he sneaks back to their home. Developing circumstances show that other murders have been done under the same circumstances of a full moon. Mary begins to gather pieces of evidence that the murderer is her attorney, Lawrence Crawford, seized by moments of moon-madness. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Attorney | Murder | Full Moon | Mystery Killer | Mistress  | See more »

Genres:

Crime

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

När natten faller... See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Mary Charrington: You've been very careful, but you made one mistake. It'll be the first time that anyone has suggested you as the murderer. You'll be watched, you'll be questioned, you'll be followed, and they'll get you.
Lawrence Crawford: I killed her, did I? Accusing me, are you? Why don't you run away Mary? Move if you can, but you don't move Mary. Why?
Mary Charrington: Because...
Lawrence Crawford: Because you know I'm not the killer.
Mary Charrington: You!
Lawrence Crawford: That's where you're wrong. I am the Dorset murderer. I killed Lily James, and all the others, and now I am going to kill you!
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