Give Us This Night
Synopsis
After being introduced to the world of opera, a fisherman (Jan Kiepura) falls for a woman (Swarthout) whose guardian is a noted composer (Philip Merivale). They met when the fisherman evaded the police by seeking refuge in the village church. While there, they are each captivated by hearing the other singing Mass. The beautiful woman falls in love with the fisherman with the wonderful voice.
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Jan Kiepura
Antonio Belizza
Gladys Swarthout
Maria Severelli
Philip Merivale
Marcello Bonelli
Benny Baker
Tomasso
Alan Mowbray
Forcellini
John Miltern
Vincenti
Michelette Burani
Francesca
Sidney Toler
First Carabiniere
Charles Judels
Second Carabiniere
William Collier Sr.
Priest
Mattie Edwards
Elena
Chloe Douglas
Lucrezia
Franklin Pangborn
Forcellini's Secretary
Maurice Cass
Guido
Monte Carter
Fisherman
Nick Thompson
Fisherman
Robert Milasch
Fisherman
Constantine Romanoff
Fisherman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Original Score
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold
- Original Title
- Give Us This Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall
Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Victor Milner
Ellsworth Hoagland
William LeBaron, Henry Herzbrun
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Hall
Director
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Original Music Composer
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
William LeBaron
Producer
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Give Us This Night
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What is Give Us This Night about?
After being introduced to the world of opera, a fisherman (Jan Kiepura) falls for a woman (Swarthout) whose guardian is a noted composer (Philip Merivale). They met when the fisherman evaded the police by seeking refuge in the village church. While there, they are each captivated by hearing the other singing Mass. The beautiful woman falls in love with the fisherman with the wonderful voice.
Who directed Give Us This Night?
Give Us This Night was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in Give Us This Night?
The principal cast of Give Us This Night includes Jan Kiepura, Gladys Swarthout, Philip Merivale, Benny Baker, Alan Mowbray.
When was Give Us This Night released and how long is it?
Give Us This Night was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Give Us This Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Give Us This Night was composed by Erich Wolfgang Korngold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Give Us This Night?
Give Us This Night holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).