Roadhouse Nights (1930)
Based on the Hammett novel, this ultra-rare film—is nominally taken from the author's classic gang-war novel Red Harvest, which proved too brutal and cynical even for pre-Code Hollywood.
Director: Hobart Henley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: February 15, 1930
Cast
- Helen Morgan - Lola Fagan
- Charles Ruggles - Willie Bindbugel
- Fred Kohler - Sam Horner
- Jimmy Durante - Daffy (as Durante)
- Louis Clayton - Joe
- Eddie Jackson - Moe
- Joe King - John Hanson
- Fuller Mellish Jr. - Hogan
- Leo Donnelly - City Editor Keeley
- Tammany Young - Jerry
Screenplay
- Dashiell Hammett (Novel)
- Ben Hecht (Story)
Cinematography: William O. Steiner
Editing: Helene Turner
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
bootlegger, prohibition era, kidnapping, gangster, pre-code
More Films by Director: Hobart Henley
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roadhouse Nights about?
- Based on the Hammett novel, this ultra-rare film—is nominally taken from the author's classic gang-war novel Red Harvest, which proved too brutal and cynical even for pre-Code Hollywood.
- Who directed Roadhouse Nights?
- Roadhouse Nights was directed by Hobart Henley.
- Who stars in Roadhouse Nights?
- Roadhouse Nights stars Helen Morgan, Charles Ruggles, Fred Kohler, Jimmy Durante, Louis Clayton, Eddie Jackson.
- How long is Roadhouse Nights?
- Roadhouse Nights has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Roadhouse Nights?
- Roadhouse Nights is a Drama film.
- Where was Roadhouse Nights produced?
- Roadhouse Nights was produced in United States of America.