One Dark Night (1939)
Samson Brown is a lazy and shiftless husband who lets his wife, Hannah, support the family. He is constantly insulted and annoyed by his in-laws, who live with them, and finally takes off for points unknown. At home, life goes on as usual with the exception of a former suitor who shows up to court Hannah when it is believed Samson is dead. While wandering around the desert Samson discovers a valuable radium deposit. The now-rich Samson plans to return home and sort out the family matters but first he buys a nightclub.
Director: Leo C. Popkin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: January 2, 1939
Cast
- Mantan Moreland - Samson Brown
- Betty Treadville - Hannah Brown
- Josephine Edwards - Barbara Brown
- Arthur Ray - Pop
- Bobby Simmons - Jimmy
Screenplay
- Billie Myers (Screenplay)
- Billie Myers (Story)
Production: Million Dollar Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Dark Night about?
- Samson Brown is a lazy and shiftless husband who lets his wife, Hannah, support the family. He is constantly insulted and annoyed by his in-laws, who live with them, and finally takes off for points unknown. At home, life goes on as usual with the exception of a former suitor who shows up to court Hannah when it is believed Samson is dead. While wandering around the desert Samson discovers a valuable radium deposit. The now-rich Samson plans to return home and sort out the family matters but first he buys a nightclub.
- Who directed One Dark Night?
- One Dark Night was directed by Leo C. Popkin.
- Who stars in One Dark Night?
- One Dark Night stars Mantan Moreland, Betty Treadville, Josephine Edwards, Arthur Ray, Bobby Simmons.
- How long is One Dark Night?
- One Dark Night has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is One Dark Night?
- One Dark Night is a Comedy film.