Lights of New York
“The first "All Talking" picture”
Synopsis
Eddie is conned into fronting a speakeasy for a local gangster who intends to frame him for the murder of a cop.
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Film ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2018-04-18
Top Cast
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Helene Costello
Kitty Lewis
Cullen Landis
Eddie Morgan
Mary Carr
Mrs. Morgan
Wheeler Oakman
Hawk Miller
Gladys Brockwell
Molly Thompson
Robert Elliott
Detective Crosby
Eugene Pallette
Gene
Tom Dugan
Sam
Tom McGuire
Collins
Walter Percival
Jake Jackson
Guy D'Ennery
Tommy (as Guy Dennery)
Jere Delaney
Dan Dickson
Harry Downing
Night Club Emcee and Singer (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
Cop (uncredited)
Bob Perry
Bob (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16x
+$1.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Foy
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Herbert, Murray Roth
- Original Title
- Lights of New York
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Budget
- $75K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Foy
Hugh Herbert, Murray Roth
Edwin B. DuPar
Jack Killifer
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Herbert
Writer
Bryan Foy
Producer
Murray Roth
Writer
Bryan Foy
Director
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
Jack Killifer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lights of New York
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lights of New York about?
Eddie is conned into fronting a speakeasy for a local gangster who intends to frame him for the murder of a cop.
Who directed Lights of New York?
Lights of New York was directed by Bryan Foy.
Who stars in Lights of New York?
The principal cast of Lights of New York includes Helene Costello, Cullen Landis, Mary Carr, Wheeler Oakman, Gladys Brockwell.
When was Lights of New York released and how long is it?
Lights of New York was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lights of New York?
Lights of New York had a reported production budget of $75K and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (16 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lights of New York?
Lights of New York holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).