Night Life of the Gods
“The Giant of Laughing Spectacles!”
Synopsis
A scientist named Hunter Hawk invents a device that can turn flesh to stone. While celebrating his discovery he becomes involved with a half naked leprechaun. On a trip to New York, Hunter and Meg (the leprechaun) decide to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and turn all of the Statues of Greek Gods into people. What follows in a drunken romp around New York with Medusa's severed head still in Perseus' hand.
Top Cast
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Alan Mowbray
Hunter Hawk
Florine McKinney
Meg
Peggy Shannon
Daphne Lambert
Richard Carle
Grandpa Lambert
Theresa Maxwell Conover
Alice Lambert
Phillips Smalley
Alfred Lambert
Wesley Barry
Alfred Lambert, Jr.
Gilbert Emery
Betts
Douglas Fowley
Cyril Sparks
William 'Stage' Boyd
Mulligan
Geneva Mitchell
Hebe
Harry Cornell
Roadhouse manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lowell Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Trivers, Thorne Smith
- Original Score
- Arthur Morton
- Original Title
- Night Life of the Gods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lowell Sherman
Barry Trivers, Thorne Smith
Arthur Morton
John J. Mescall
Ted J. Kent
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Lowell Sherman
Director
Barry Trivers
Writer
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Arthur Morton
Original Music Composer
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Life of the Gods
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night Life of the Gods about?
A scientist named Hunter Hawk invents a device that can turn flesh to stone. While celebrating his discovery he becomes involved with a half naked leprechaun. On a trip to New York, Hunter and Meg (the leprechaun) decide to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and turn all of the Statues of Greek Gods into people. What follows in a drunken romp around New York with Medusa's severed head still in Perseus' hand.
Who directed Night Life of the Gods?
Night Life of the Gods was directed by Lowell Sherman.
Who stars in Night Life of the Gods?
The principal cast of Night Life of the Gods includes Alan Mowbray, Florine McKinney, Peggy Shannon, Richard Carle, Theresa Maxwell Conover.
When was Night Life of the Gods released and how long is it?
Night Life of the Gods was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Life of the Gods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Life of the Gods was composed by Arthur Morton.
Is Night Life of the Gods based on a book or true story?
Night Life of the Gods is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thorne Smith".