The Night Bird
“THE STORY OF A WORLD CHAMPION FIGHTER WHO READ SHAKESPEARE AND WAS AFRAID OF WOMEN”
Synopsis
A boxer falls in love with a girl he meets in the park.
Top Cast
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Reginald Denny
Kid Davis
Betsy Lee
Madelena
Sam Hardy
Gleason
Harvey Clark
Silsburg
Corliss Palmer
Blonde
Jocelyn Lee
Redhead
Alphonse Martell
Pete (as Alphonse Martel)
George Bookasta
Joe
Michael Visaroff
Mario
Dwight Frye
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Frankie Genardi
(uncredited)
Adele Watson
Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell
- Original Title
- The Night Bird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred C. Newmeyer
Earle Snell, Frederic Hatton, Fanny Hatton, Nicholas T. Barrows
Department Leadership Roster
Fred C. Newmeyer
Director
Nicholas T. Barrows
Writer
Earle Snell
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Night Bird.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Bird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Bird about?
A boxer falls in love with a girl he meets in the park.
Who directed The Night Bird?
The Night Bird was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
Who stars in The Night Bird?
The principal cast of The Night Bird includes Reginald Denny, Betsy Lee, Sam Hardy, Harvey Clark, Corliss Palmer.
When was The Night Bird released and how long is it?
The Night Bird was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Bird?
The Night Bird holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).