Eyes in the Night (1942)A blind detective and his seeing-eye dog investigate a murder and discover a Nazi plot. Director:Fred Zinnemann |
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Eyes in the Night (1942)A blind detective and his seeing-eye dog investigate a murder and discover a Nazi plot. Director:Fred Zinnemann |
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| Edward Arnold | ... |
Duncan 'Mac' Maclain
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Ann Harding | ... |
Norma Lawry
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| Donna Reed | ... |
Barbara Lawry
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Stephen McNally | ... |
Gabriel Hoffman
(as Horace McNally)
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Katherine Emery | ... |
Cheli Scott
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| Allen Jenkins | ... |
Marty
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Stanley Ridges | ... |
Hansen
(as Stanley C. Ridges)
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| Reginald Denny | ... |
Stephen Lawry
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John Emery | ... |
Paul Gerente
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Rosemary DeCamp | ... |
Vera Hoffman
(as Rosemary de Camp)
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Erik Rolf | ... |
Boyd
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| Barry Nelson | ... |
Mr. Busch
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Reginald Sheffield | ... |
Victor
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Steven Geray | ... |
Mr. Anderson
(as Steve Geray)
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Mantan Moreland | ... |
Alistair
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Blind detective Duncan Maclain is visited by old friend Norma Lawry, looking for help in getting rid of one of her old beaus, who is courting Norma's 17-year old step-daughter. When the old beau is found murdered, Norma is the chief suspect until Duncan (aided by his guide-dog Friday) pays a visit to her home and uncovers a plot to steal her husband's military secrets for the enemy. Written by Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>
If you're a dog lover like me, you'll find this one hard not to like! Good old "Friday" steals this show-with some able assistance from a very keen and rugged blind man. I found this one easy to follow and it kept my interest all the way. A really neat mix of intrigue, mystery, and humor to boot. Oh...and some espionage thrown in as is per this era's thematics. The gal who plays the enemy is quite wicked!
This is a murder mystery that will get you smiling! A fun and easy frolic minus a tangled plot that uses all the "senses". Oh, and a young Donna Reed.......not bad at all. This one makes Rin Tin Tin and Lassie look like amateurs!