The Night of Nights (1939)
The Heart-throb story of a Broadway HIT - and a Miss!
A playwright has his career ruined when he is drunk on the first night. His wife dies having left him, and when his daughter triumphs in the revival of the play he dies contented.
Director: Lewis Milestone
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: December 1, 1939
Cast
- Pat O'Brien - Dan O'Farrell
- Olympe Bradna - Marie Alyce O'Farrell
- Roland Young - Barry Keith-Trimble
- Reginald Gardiner - J. Neville Prime
- George E. Stone - Sammy Kayn
- Murray Alper - Muggins
- Wyndham Standing - Naval Commander (uncredited)
- Theodore von Eltz - John (uncredited)
- Frank Melton - Newcomb, the Author (uncredited)
- Kenneth Harlan - Actor (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Donald Ogden Stewart (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Leo Tover
Production: Paramount Pictures
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lewis Milestone
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Night of Nights about?
- A playwright has his career ruined when he is drunk on the first night. His wife dies having left him, and when his daughter triumphs in the revival of the play he dies contented.
- Who directed The Night of Nights?
- The Night of Nights was directed by Lewis Milestone.
- Who stars in The Night of Nights?
- The Night of Nights stars Pat O'Brien, Olympe Bradna, Roland Young, Reginald Gardiner, George E. Stone, Murray Alper.
- How long is The Night of Nights?
- The Night of Nights has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Night of Nights?
- The Night of Nights is a Drama film.