The Wagons Roll at Night (1941)
FOR THE MILLIONS WHO CHEERED "THEY DRIVE BY NIGHT"!
An escaped circus lion provides the impetus for the meeting of carnival owner Nick Coster and Matt Varney, a small-town man who suddenly becomes a lion tamer when he manages to subdue the big cat. While acclimating to carnival life, Matt begins a romance with Nick's sister, Mary, causing tension between Matt and Nick. The latter must also juggle his stormy relationship with glamorous circus star Flo Lorraine.
Director: Ray Enright
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: April 25, 1941
Cast
- Humphrey Bogart - Nick Coster
- Sylvia Sidney - Flo Lorraine
- Eddie Albert - Matt Varney
- Joan Leslie - Mary Coster
- Sig Ruman - Hoffman the Great
- Cliff Clark - Doc
- Charley Foy - Snapper
- Frank Wilcox - Tex
- John Ridgely - Arch
- Clara Blandick - Mrs. Williams
Screenplay
- Fred Niblo Jr. (Screenplay)
- Francis Wallace (Story)
- Barry Trivers (Screenplay)
Music: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: Sidney Hickox
Editing: Mark Richards
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves
Keywords
fortune teller, circus, love at first sight, carnival, traveling circus, lion attack, young love, lion tamer, circus life, lions, overprotective brother
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wagons Roll at Night about?
- An escaped circus lion provides the impetus for the meeting of carnival owner Nick Coster and Matt Varney, a small-town man who suddenly becomes a lion tamer when he manages to subdue the big cat. While acclimating to carnival life, Matt begins a romance with Nick's sister, Mary, causing tension between Matt and Nick. The latter must also juggle his stormy relationship with glamorous circus star Flo Lorraine.
- Who directed The Wagons Roll at Night?
- The Wagons Roll at Night was directed by Ray Enright.
- Who stars in The Wagons Roll at Night?
- The Wagons Roll at Night stars Humphrey Bogart, Sylvia Sidney, Eddie Albert, Joan Leslie, Sig Ruman, Cliff Clark.
- How long is The Wagons Roll at Night?
- The Wagons Roll at Night has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Wagons Roll at Night?
- The Wagons Roll at Night is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Wagons Roll at Night produced?
- The Wagons Roll at Night was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Wagons Roll at Night?
- The themes of The Wagons Roll at Night include: Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves.