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Footsteps in the Sand

Original title: Black Limelight
  • 19391939
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 3m
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5.8/10
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Joan Marion and Raymond Massey in Footsteps in the Sand (1939)
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A murder case sparks a sensationalist press frenzy as it becomes clear that the killer only strikes when there is a full moon.A murder case sparks a sensationalist press frenzy as it becomes clear that the killer only strikes when there is a full moon.A murder case sparks a sensationalist press frenzy as it becomes clear that the killer only strikes when there is a full moon.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
54
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POPULARITY
162,744
10,957
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    • Director
      • Paul L. Stein
    • Writers
      • Dudley Leslie
      • Gordon Sherry(play)
      • Walter Summers
    • Stars
      • Joan Marion
      • Raymond Massey
      • Elliott Mason
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    • Director
      • Paul L. Stein
    • Writers
      • Dudley Leslie
      • Gordon Sherry(play)
      • Walter Summers
    • Stars
      • Joan Marion
      • Raymond Massey
      • Elliott Mason
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    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Joan Marion
    Joan Marion
    • Mary Charrington
    Raymond Massey
    Raymond Massey
    • Peter Charrington
    Elliott Mason
    • Jemima
    Walter Hudd
    Walter Hudd
    • Lawrence Crawford
    Henry Oscar
    Henry Oscar
    • Inspector Tanner
    Dan Tobin
    Dan Tobin
    • Roberts - Reporter
    Leslie Bradley
    Leslie Bradley
    • Bill - Young Detective on Duty
    • (as Leslie Bradly)
    Diana Beaumont
    Diana Beaumont
    • Gwen - Young Maid Next Door
    Coral Browne
    Coral Browne
    • Lily James
    Arty Ash
    • Eavesdropping Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Beatty
    Robert Beatty
    • Extra
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Holles
    • Urcher
    • (uncredited)
    Hal Walters
    • Rock Thrower
    • (uncredited)
    Ben Williams
    • Police Officer Using Patrol Car Radio
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    • Director
      • Paul L. Stein
    • Writers
      • Dudley Leslie
      • Gordon Sherry(play)
      • Walter Summers
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    Black Limelight

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    • Trivia
      This film is featured in Agatha Christie's Poirot 'The A.B.C. Murders' television episode. Mr. Cust was watching it in the theatre between the B and C murders.
    • 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, you'll give yourself away, 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: Yes!

      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!

    • Connections
      Featured in Poirot: The ABC Murders (1992)

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1939 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Black Limelight
    • Production company
      • Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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