All in a Night's Work (1961)
It's nice work - and you can get it!
After the sudden death of magazine publisher Colonel Ryder, his nephew, Tony inherits the magazine and has big plans to expand it. While negotiating a loan from the bank, Tony gets a call from a detective surrounding his uncle's death. It turns out Colonel Ryder died in his hotel room with a smile on his face and a young woman was seen fleeing his room wearing only a towel. Suspicious of this woman and afraid the magazine's wholesome image may be tarnished and their loan denied, Tony asks the detective to stick around and find her.
Cast
- Dean Martin - Tony Ryder
- Shirley MacLaine - Katie Robbins
- Cliff Robertson - Warren Kingsley, Jr.
- Charles Ruggles - Dr. Warren Kingsley, Sr
- Norma Crane - Marge Coombs
- Jack Weston - Lasker
- John Hudson - Harry Lane
- Jerome Cowan - Sam Weaver
- Gale Gordon - Oliver Dunning
- Ralph Dumke - Baker
Screenplay
- Sidney Sheldon (Screenplay)
- Edmund Beloin (Screenplay)
- Maurice Richlin (Screenplay)
- Owen Elford (Theatre Play)
- Margit Veszi (Story)
Themes
Falling in Love Unexpectedly
Keywords
drowning, blackmail, investigation, mistaken identity, based on play or musical, extortion, inheritance, falling in love, veterinary, publisher, publishing house, sudden death
Trailer
All in a Night's Work TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is All in a Night's Work about?
- After the sudden death of magazine publisher Colonel Ryder, his nephew, Tony inherits the magazine and has big plans to expand it. While negotiating a loan from the bank, Tony gets a call from a detective surrounding his uncle's death. It turns out Colonel Ryder died in his hotel room with a smile on his face and a young woman was seen fleeing his room wearing only a towel. Suspicious of this woman and afraid the magazine's wholesome image may be tarnished and their loan denied, Tony asks the detective to stick around and find her.
- Who directed All in a Night's Work?
- All in a Night's Work was directed by Joseph Anthony.
- Who stars in All in a Night's Work?
- All in a Night's Work stars Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Cliff Robertson, Charles Ruggles, Norma Crane, Jack Weston.
- How long is All in a Night's Work?
- All in a Night's Work has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is All in a Night's Work?
- All in a Night's Work is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was All in a Night's Work produced?
- All in a Night's Work was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of All in a Night's Work?
- The themes of All in a Night's Work include: Falling in Love Unexpectedly.