A Night for Crime
“A COZY MURDER! A MAD ROMANCE! IT'S GAY and GHOULISH !”
Synopsis
A dark night in war time, with several black-outs, it's just a night for murder. Susan Cooper, a fast-talking girl reporter, doubles as amateur sleuth solving yet another mystery among Hollywood's famous.
Top Cast
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Glenda Farrell
Susan Cooper
Lyle Talbot
Joe Powell
Ralph Sanford
Det. Hoffman
Forrest Taylor
Police Chief Williams
Donald Kirke
Hamilton Hart
Lynn Starr
Carol Lynn
Lina Basquette
Mona Harrison
Rick Vallin
Arthur Evans
Marjorie Manners
Ellen Smith
Edna Harris
Telephone Operator
Jimmy Starr
Columnist
Erskine Johnson
Erskine Johnson
Edwin Schallert
Columnist
Harry Crocker
Columnist
Ruby Dandridge
Alice Jones/Cook (uncredited)
Joseph DeVillard
Chief Detective (uncredited)
Robert Frazer
Medical Examiner (uncredited)
Florence O'Brien
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexis Thurn-Taxis
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur St. Claire, Sherman L. Lowe
- Original Title
- A Night for Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexis Thurn-Taxis
Arthur St. Claire, Sherman L. Lowe, Jimmy Starr
Department Leadership Roster
Alexis Thurn-Taxis
Director
Arthur St. Claire
Screenplay
Sherman L. Lowe
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Night for Crime
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What is A Night for Crime about?
A dark night in war time, with several black-outs, it's just a night for murder. Susan Cooper, a fast-talking girl reporter, doubles as amateur sleuth solving yet another mystery among Hollywood's famous.
Who directed A Night for Crime?
A Night for Crime was directed by Alexis Thurn-Taxis.
Who stars in A Night for Crime?
The principal cast of A Night for Crime includes Glenda Farrell, Lyle Talbot, Ralph Sanford, Forrest Taylor, Donald Kirke.
When was A Night for Crime released and how long is it?
A Night for Crime was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.