Horace Willoughby — A Kiss in the Dark Character Profile

About Horace Willoughby

The former owner and current manager of the building. Initially fired by Eric for poor repair quality, he is rehired after Polly's defense. He later locks Eric and Polly in his apartment, revealing conspiracies against Eric.

Character Facts

Played by

Victor Moore

Appears in

A Kiss in the Dark (1949)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Horace Willoughby — Professional Landlord & Manager — Eric Phillips (David Niven)

  Employment relationship that shifts from dismissal to reinstatement based on new understanding.

• Horace Willoughby — Social Tenant & Manager — Polly Haines (Jane Wyman)

  Mutual respect between tenant and building manager.

• Horace Willoughby — Alliance Co-conspirators — Bruce Arnold (Wayne Morris)

  Horace's lock-in scheme aligns with Bruce's desire to isolate the couple.

• Horace Willoughby — Alliance Building Partners — Peter Danilo (Joseph Buloff)

  Financial and property management connection stemming from the building sale.

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More characters from A Kiss in the Dark

• Eric Phillips (David Niven)
• Polly Haines (Jane Wyman)
• Bruce Arnold (Wayne Morris)
• Mr. Botts (Broderick Crawford)
• Peter Danilo (Joseph Buloff)
• Hugo Schloss (Curt Bois)
• Mme. Karina (Maria Ouspenskaya)
• Martin Soames (Raymond Greenleaf)