The Dark Past (1948) Original Lobby Card Movie Poster 11x14

The Dark Past (1948) Original Lobby Card Movie Poster 11x14

*The Dark Past* (1948) is a psychological crime drama directed by Rudolph Maté, featuring William Holden as a haunted ex-soldier who takes a family hostage, and Lee J. Cobb as the psychiatrist who tries to understand and defuse him. As the tense standoff unfolds, the film delves into Holden’s troubled mind, exploring how childhood trauma shaped his violent path. A remake of *Blind Alley* (1939), the film combines noir suspense with early interest in psychoanalysis, offering a taut, character-driven narrative.