Blues in the Night
“2 GRAND BANDS! JIMMY LUNCEFORD'S and WILL OSBORNE'S! MUSIC GALORE!”
Synopsis
A struggling band find themselves attached to a fugitive and drawn into a series of old feuds and love affairs, as they try to stay together and find musical success.
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Blues in the Night Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-25
Top Cast
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Priscilla Lane
Ginger 'Character' Powell
Betty Field
Kay Grant
Richard Whorf
Jigger Pine
Lloyd Nolan
Del Davis
Jack Carson
Leo Powell
Wallace Ford
Brad Ames (as Wally Ford)
Elia Kazan
Nickie Haroyen
Howard Da Silva
Sam Paryas
Joyce Compton
Blonde
Faith Domergue
Jitterbug (uncredited)
Faye Emerson
Dr. Morse's Nurse (uncredited)
Frank Mayo
Gambler Watching Kay Throw Dice (uncredited)
Mabel Todd
Baby Beth Barton - Singer (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan
Hotel desk clerk
William Hopper
Billiards player
Peter Whitney
Pete Bossett
Billy Halop
Pippi
Matt McHugh
St Louis Jail Drunk
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rossen, Johnny Mercer
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Blues in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak
Robert Rossen, Johnny Mercer
Heinz Roemheld
Ernest Haller
Hal B. Wallis, Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rossen
Writer
Anatole Litvak
Director
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Henry Blanke
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blues in the Night
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What is Blues in the Night about?
A struggling band find themselves attached to a fugitive and drawn into a series of old feuds and love affairs, as they try to stay together and find musical success.
Who directed Blues in the Night?
Blues in the Night was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in Blues in the Night?
The principal cast of Blues in the Night includes Priscilla Lane, Betty Field, Richard Whorf, Lloyd Nolan, Jack Carson.
When was Blues in the Night released and how long is it?
Blues in the Night was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Blues in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blues in the Night was composed by Heinz Roemheld.