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  • The Night of January 16th (1941)
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    80 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
The Night of January 16th (1941)
Passed
80 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

The story revolves around three people; Tycoon Bjorn Faulkner, who is being called upon by his board of directors to explain a missing $20,000,000; Kit Lane, his secretary who also has a personal interest; and Steve Van Ruyle, a sailor who...See moreThe story revolves around three people; Tycoon Bjorn Faulkner, who is being called upon by his board of directors to explain a missing $20,000,000; Kit Lane, his secretary who also has a personal interest; and Steve Van Ruyle, a sailor who has inherited a position on Faulkner's board of directors. Faulkner is (presumably) murdered, and Kit is falsely accused of the murder. Steve assumes the job of clearing her name. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
Delmer Daves (screenplay) | Robert Pirosh (screenplay) | Eve Greene (screenplay) | Ayn Rand (based on the play by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
John J. Mescall (as John Mescall)
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Updated Oct 11, 1941

Release date
Nov 28, 1941 (United States)

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Cast

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66 cast members
Name Known for
Robert Preston
Steve Van Ruyle Steve Van Ruyle   See fewer
Ellen Drew
Kit Lane Kit Lane   See fewer
Nils Asther
Bjorn Faulkner Bjorn Faulkner   See fewer
Clarence Kolb
Tilton Tilton   See fewer
Willard Robertson
Inspector Donegan Inspector Donegan   See fewer
Cecil Kellaway
Oscar - the Drunk Oscar - the Drunk   See fewer
Donald Douglas
Attorney Polk Attorney Polk   See fewer
Paul Stanton
District Attorney District Attorney   See fewer
Margaret Hayes
Nancy Wakefield Nancy Wakefield   See fewer
Alice White
Flashy Blonde Flashy Blonde   See fewer
Jean Phillips
Faulkner's Secretary Faulkner's Secretary   See fewer
Rod Cameron
Attorney Polk's Assistant Attorney Polk's Assistant   See fewer
Keith Richards
Faulkner's Chauffeur Faulkner's Chauffeur   See fewer
Paul Irving
Peters - Little Detective Peters - Little Detective   See fewer
James Flavin
Patrolman Kelly Patrolman Kelly   See fewer
Edwin Stanley
Hemingway Hemingway   See fewer
Harry Hayden
Williamson Williamson   See fewer
Roy Gordon
Roger Wakefield Roger Wakefield   See fewer
Cliff Nazarro
Gas Station Attendant Gas Station Attendant   See fewer
Daisy
Spooky Spooky   See fewer
Norman Ainsley
Valet (uncredited) Valet (uncredited)   See fewer
Rafael Alcayde
Cuban Police Lieutenant (uncredited) Cuban Police Lieutenant (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Ash
Court House Elevator Operator (uncredited) Court House Elevator Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry A. Bailey
Faulkner Corp. Director (uncredited) Faulkner Corp. Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Bobby Barber
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Leon Belasco
Airplane Steward (uncredited) Airplane Steward (uncredited)   See fewer
Sven Hugo Borg
Sailor (uncredited) Sailor (uncredited)   See fewer
A.S. 'Pop' Byron
Court House Elevator Repairman (uncredited) Court House Elevator Repairman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Carr
Pugnose Rafferty (uncredited) Pugnose Rafferty (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Cartledge
Page Boy (uncredited) Page Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Chapin
Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Dae
Judge (uncredited) Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
Edgar Dearing
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
John Erickson
Newsboy (uncredited) Newsboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Franklyn Farnum
Juror (uncredited) Juror (uncredited)   See fewer
Danton Ferrero
Cuban Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Cuban Hotel Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Byron Foulger
Jeweler (uncredited) Jeweler (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Gargan
Cop Who Helps the Drunk (uncredited) Cop Who Helps the Drunk (uncredited)   See fewer
Martin Garralaga
Cuban Policeman (uncredited) Cuban Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Gus Glassmire
Medical Examiner (uncredited) Medical Examiner (uncredited)   See fewer
George Guhl
Bailiff (uncredited) Bailiff (uncredited)   See fewer
Grace Hayle
Heavy Woman (uncredited) Heavy Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack W. Johnston
Faulkner Corp. Director (uncredited) Faulkner Corp. Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Brady Kline
Turnkey (uncredited) Turnkey (uncredited)   See fewer
Isabel La Mal
Mrs. Reilly (uncredited) Mrs. Reilly (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Loft
Airport Official (uncredited) Airport Official (uncredited)   See fewer
George Mari
Cuban Pageboy (uncredited) Cuban Pageboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Francisco Marán
Cuban Police Official (uncredited) Cuban Police Official (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles McMurphy
Detective at Airport (uncredited) Detective at Airport (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Minton
Fingerprint Expert (uncredited) Fingerprint Expert (uncredited)   See fewer
Bruce Mitchell
Doorman (uncredited) Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles R. Moore
Porter (uncredited) Porter (uncredited)   See fewer
Bert Moorhouse
Juror (uncredited) Juror (uncredited)   See fewer
Broderick O'Farrell
Faulkner Corp. Director (uncredited) Faulkner Corp. Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Perrin
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Pedro Regas
Cuban Bartender (uncredited) Cuban Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Georges Renavent
Anton Haraba - Man With Briefcase (uncredited) Anton Haraba - Man With Briefcase (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Richardson
Faulkner Corp. Director (uncredited) Faulkner Corp. Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Hayden Stevenson
Faulkner Corp. Diector (uncredited) Faulkner Corp. Diector (uncredited)   See fewer
Jesús Topete
Cuban Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Cuban Hotel Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
José Luis Tortosa
Cuban Cab Driver (uncredited) Cuban Cab Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Gohr Van Vleck
Bogus Cop (uncredited) Bogus Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Van Zandt
Cuban Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Cuban Hotel Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat West
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Buddy Williams
Porter (uncredited) Porter (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Wilton
Hawkins (uncredited) Hawkins (uncredited)   See fewer
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