Black Friday (1940): movie guide

What is Black Friday about?

University professor George Kingsley is struck by gangsters while crossing the street, leaving him with brain damage and one of the gangsters, Cannon, paralyzed. Kingsley's friend Dr. Sovac attends to both men, and when Cannon offers him a reward for aiding his recovery, Kovac transplants part of Cannon's brain into the dying Kingsley's skull, creating a dual personality.

Cast highlights

Black Friday features Stanley Ridges, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Anne Nagel, Anne Gwynne, Virginia Brissac. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1940-02-29. Runtime: 70 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (65 votes). Genres: Science Fiction, Crime, Horror, Mystery, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Black Friday?

Black Friday is listed as Science Fiction, Crime, Horror, Mystery, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Black Friday?

Black Friday runs about 70 minutes.

Who stars in Black Friday?

Cast highlights include Stanley Ridges, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Anne Nagel, Anne Gwynne, Virginia Brissac.

Does Cinema Box stream Black Friday?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Black Friday?

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