Vigil in the Night
“"IT TAKES A LOT TO MAKE ME LOVE A MAN In The Face Of All I Know About Them!"”
Synopsis
A good nurse ruins her career by covering up for her sister's careless mistake.
Top Cast
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Carole Lombard
Anne Lee
Brian Aherne
Dr. Robert S. Prescott
Anne Shirley
Lucy Lee
Julien Mitchell
Matthew Bowley
Robert Coote
Dr. Caley
Brenda Forbes
Nora Dunn
Peter Cushing
Joe Shand
Rita Page
Glennie
Ethel Griffies
Matron East
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Martha Bowley
Emily Fitzroy
Sister Gilson
May Beatty
Mrs. Merchant - Prescott's Housekeeper
John Bridges
Jury Foreman
James Carlisle
Jury Member
Wallis Clark
Mr. Peterson - Board Member
Donnie Dunagan
Tommy
Edward Fielding
Forest - Epidemic Doctor
Jack Gargan
Courtroom Spectator
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Guiol, Rowland Leigh, P.J. Wolfson
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Vigil in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Stevens
Fred Guiol, Rowland Leigh, P.J. Wolfson, A.J. Cronin
Alfred Newman
Robert De Grasse
Henry Berman
George Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Guiol
Screenplay
George Stevens
Director
Rowland Leigh
Screenplay
Henry Berman
Editor
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
P.J. Wolfson
Screenplay
George Stevens
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vigil in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vigil in the Night about?
A good nurse ruins her career by covering up for her sister's careless mistake.
Who directed Vigil in the Night?
Vigil in the Night was directed by George Stevens.
Who stars in Vigil in the Night?
The principal cast of Vigil in the Night includes Carole Lombard, Brian Aherne, Anne Shirley, Julien Mitchell, Robert Coote.
When was Vigil in the Night released and how long is it?
Vigil in the Night was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Vigil in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vigil in the Night was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Vigil in the Night based on a book or true story?
Vigil in the Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.J. Cronin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vigil in the Night?
Vigil in the Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).