Night Key
“HE MADE HIS ENEMIES BEG FOR MERCY!”
Synopsis
The inventor of a new top-of-the-line burglar alarm system is kidnapped by a gang in order to get him to help them commit robberies.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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NIGHT KEY Original Theatrical 1937 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-12
Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
David Mallory
Warren Hull
Jim Travers
Jean Rogers
Joan Mallory
Alan Baxter
John Baron aka The Kid
Hobart Cavanaugh
Petty Louie
Samuel S. Hinds
Steven Ranger
David Oliver
Mike Callahan
Ward Bond
Fingers
Frank Reicher
Carl - gang engineer
Edwin Maxwell
Lawyer Kruger
George Cleveland
Sam Adams - Company Engineer (uncredited)
Ruth Fallows
Waitress (uncredited)
George Humbert
Mr. Spinelli (uncredited)
Nina Campana
Mrs. Spinelli (uncredited)
Charles Cahill Wilson
Police Capt. Wallace (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$192K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Corrigan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Moffitt, Tristram Tupper
- Original Score
- Arthur Morton, Karl Hajos, David Raskin, Edward Ward, Charles Maxwell, Clifford Vaughan, Charles Previn, Heinz Roemheld, Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Night Key
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Budget
- $192K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Corrigan
Jack Moffitt, Tristram Tupper, William A. Pierce
Arthur Morton, Karl Hajos, David Raskin, Edward Ward, Charles Maxwell, Clifford Vaughan, Charles Previn, Heinz Roemheld, Franz Waxman
George Robinson
Otis Garrett
Robert Presnell Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Moffitt
Screenplay
Tristram Tupper
Screenplay
Robert Presnell Sr.
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Lloyd Corrigan
Director
Otis Garrett
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Key
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night Key about?
The inventor of a new top-of-the-line burglar alarm system is kidnapped by a gang in order to get him to help them commit robberies.
Who directed Night Key?
Night Key was directed by Lloyd Corrigan.
Who stars in Night Key?
The principal cast of Night Key includes Boris Karloff, Warren Hull, Jean Rogers, Alan Baxter, Hobart Cavanaugh.
When was Night Key released and how long is it?
Night Key was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Key was composed by Arthur Morton, Karl Hajos, David Raskin, Edward Ward, Charles Maxwell, Clifford Vaughan, Charles Previn, Heinz Roemheld, Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night Key?
Night Key holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).