After Dark (1932 film)

After Dark is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Albert H. Kelley and starring Clive Brook, Helen Twelvetrees, and Charles Winninger. The film revolves around a wealthy industrialist who discovers his wife is having an affair with his best friend. He is torn between his love for his wife and his feelings of betrayal, leading to a complex web of emotions and consequences. The story explores themes of infidelity, forgiveness, and the challenges of maintaining relationships within the upper class during the early 1930s. While not considered a major classic, After Dark is notable for its performances and its reflection of the social anxieties of the period. The film's title, while evocative, does not necessarily directly reflect a singular plot point or theme, instead suggesting the clandestine nature of the relationships and actions within the narrative. Its relative obscurity compared to other films of the era means detailed production information and critical reception history can be difficult to locate.