The Dark Corner(1946) Today

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

The story follows (Mark Stevens), a private investigator who has recently moved to New York after serving time for a crime he didn't commit in San Francisco. He soon discovers he is being followed by a mysterious "White Suit" (William Bendix), leading him to suspect his former partner, Tony Jardine.

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

A vulnerable and somewhat cynical hero typical of the noir genre. Reception and Legacy

A departure from her later comedic persona, she plays a "Girl Friday" with "street smarts". Ball reportedly found the production difficult due to Hathaway’s demanding directing style. Ball reportedly found the production difficult due to

Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix, and Mark Stevens. Studio: 20th Century Fox.

Known as "White Suit," Bendix delivers a menacing performance as the "hoodlum heavy" stalking Galt. Key Characters & Performances

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