Highways by Night
“DANGER AND DAMES ON THE RACKET ROAD!”
Synopsis
A young millionaire (Richard Carlson) joins the real world and meets a maid (Jane Randolph) and mobsters.
Top Cast
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Richard Carlson
Tommy Van Steel
Jane Randolph
Peggy Fogarty
Jane Darwell
Grandma Fogarty
Barton MacLane
Leo Bronson
Ray Collins
Ben Van Steel, Tommy's Uncle
Gordon Jones
'Footsy' Fogarty
Renee Godfrey
Ellen Cromwell
Iris Adrian
Blonde Chorine
Jack La Rue
Johnny Lieber, Gangster
John McGuire
James 'Duke' Wellington
George Cleveland
Judkins - Hotel Manager
Marten Lamont
Reggie
James Seay
Westbrook, the Man with Trucks
Cliff Clark
Police Captain James
Paul Fix
Gabby
Emory Parnell
Police Sergeant Ransome
David Bruce
Herman - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Godfrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Fenton, Lynn Root
- Original Title
- Highways by Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Godfrey
Frank Fenton, Lynn Root, Clarence Budington Kelland
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Godfrey
Director
Frank Fenton
Screenplay
Lynn Root
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highways by Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Highways by Night about?
A young millionaire (Richard Carlson) joins the real world and meets a maid (Jane Randolph) and mobsters.
Who directed Highways by Night?
Highways by Night was directed by Peter Godfrey.
Who stars in Highways by Night?
The principal cast of Highways by Night includes Richard Carlson, Jane Randolph, Jane Darwell, Barton MacLane, Ray Collins.
When was Highways by Night released and how long is it?
Highways by Night was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.