The Black Raven (1943)
The Black Raven (1943), directed by Sam Newfield, starring George Zucco and Wanda McKay.
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Synopsis
One dark and stormy night, an escaped convict, an embezzler, a runaway daughter, her intended and her father, and a gangster take refuge in a remote inn called "The Black Raven" after the nickname of a second gangster who owns it; and murder ensues.
- Robert E. ClineCinematography
- Sam NewfieldDirector
- Holbrook N. ToddEditing
- Sigmund NeufeldProducer
About the film
The Black Raven is a 1943 American mystery film directed by Sam Newfield. It was produced and released by Producers Releasing Corporation, a leading Poverty Row studio.
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The Black Raven is a 1943 American mystery film directed by Sam Newfield. It was produced and released by Producers Releasing Corporation, a leading Poverty Row studio.
Plot
A heavy storm catches everybody, nearly all with good reasons for fleeing the US, at the Black Raven motel just across the U.S./Canada border, and one of them winds up dead. The motel is run by a Mr. Bradford, who seems to have a sinister past. The others are an escaped convict with plans on Bradford's life, a bank employee who has embezzled $50,000, a young couple that has eloped and, for comic relief, a not-too-bright county sheriff.
While Bradford is hardly a saint, he suspects the murderer is planning to frame him for the crime. When the irate and disagreeable father of the eloping woman turns up, Bradford sacrifices his life to catch the murderer and see to it that the eloping couple can start a new life with his stash of money.
Cast
George Zucco as Amos Bradford aka The Raven
Wanda McKay as Lee Winfield
Robert Livingston as Allen Bentley
Noel Madison as Mike Bardoni
Byron Foulger as Horace Weatherby
Charles B. Middleton as Sheriff
Robert Middlemass as Tim Winfield
Glenn Strange as Andy
I. Stanford Jolley as Whitey Cole
Jimmy Aubrey appears uncredited as Roadblock Watchman.
Critical reception
Leonard Maltin called the film a "paltry (and obvious) whodunit," awarding it 1.5 out of 4 Stars.
External links
The Black Raven at IMDb
The Black Raven is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive
The Black Raven at the TCM Movie Database (archived)
Text from The Black Raven on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Raven
Trivia
- It premiered on May 31, 1943, a Monday.
- It runs 1h01 — short for a feature film.
- As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on Artiflix.
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosPRC, Sigmund Neufeld Productions
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Where to watch
Cast
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George Zucco
Amos Bradford -
Wanda McKay
Lee Winfield -
Noel Madison
Mike Bardoni -
Robert Livingston
Allen Bentley -
Byron Foulger
Horace Weatherby -
Charles Middleton
Sheriff -
Robert Middlemass
Tim Winfield -
Glenn Strange
Andy -
I. Stanford Jolley
Whitey Cole -
Jimmy Aubrey
Road Watchman
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Tags
Crew
- Robert E. Cline Cinematography
- Sam Newfield Director
- Holbrook N. Todd Editing
- Sigmund Neufeld Producer
- Fred Myton Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is The Black Raven about?
The Black Raven: One dark and stormy night, an escaped convict, an embezzler, a runaway daughter, her intended and her father, and a gangster take refuge in a remote inn called "The Black Raven" after the nickname of a second gangster who owns it; and murder ensues.
Who directed The Black Raven?
The Black Raven was directed by Sam Newfield in 1943.
Who stars in The Black Raven?
The cast of The Black Raven includes George Zucco, Wanda McKay, Noel Madison, Robert Livingston and Byron Foulger.
How long is The Black Raven?
The Black Raven runs for 61 minutes, or 1h01.
Where can I watch The Black Raven?
The Black Raven is available on Artiflix. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.
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