A Night at the Movies (1937)
A Night at the Movies is a short film starring Robert Benchley. It was Benchley's greatest success since How to Sleep, and won him a contract for more short films that would be produced in New York. In this comedic short, a man and his wife suffer through a night at the movies. The film was nominated for an Academy Award at the 10th Academy Awards, held in 1937, for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).
Director: Roy Rowland
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: November 6, 1937
Cast
- Robert Benchley - Husband
- Betty Ross Clarke - Wife (uncredited)
- King Baggot - Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Jack Baxley - Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Sidney Bracey - Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Francis X. Bushman Jr. - Ticket Taker (uncredited)
- Ricardo Lord Cezon - Child Who Stares (uncredited)
- Hal K. Dawson - Mr. Pennelly (uncredited)
- Flora Finch - Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Gwen Lee - Cashier (uncredited)
Screenplay
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cough, exit, film in film, dysfunctional marriage
More Films by Director: Roy Rowland
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Night at the Movies about?
- A Night at the Movies is a short film starring Robert Benchley. It was Benchley's greatest success since How to Sleep, and won him a contract for more short films that would be produced in New York. In this comedic short, a man and his wife suffer through a night at the movies. The film was nominated for an Academy Award at the 10th Academy Awards, held in 1937, for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).
- Who directed A Night at the Movies?
- A Night at the Movies was directed by Roy Rowland.
- Who stars in A Night at the Movies?
- A Night at the Movies stars Robert Benchley, Betty Ross Clarke, King Baggot, Jack Baxley, Sidney Bracey, Francis X. Bushman Jr..
- How long is A Night at the Movies?
- A Night at the Movies has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is A Night at the Movies?
- A Night at the Movies is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Night at the Movies produced?
- A Night at the Movies was produced in United States of America.