His Glorious Night
Synopsis
Being engaged against her will with a wealthy man, Princess Orsolini (Catherine Dale Owen) is in love with Captain Kovacs (John Gilbert), a cavalry officer she is secretly meeting. Her mother Eugenie (Nance O'Neil), who has found out about the affair forces her to dump Kovacs and take part in the arranged marriage. Though not believing her own words, Orsolini reluctantly tells Kovacs she cannot ever fall in love with a man with his social position. Feeling deeply hurt, Kovacs decides to take revenge by indulging in blackmail, spreading a rumor that he is an imposter and a swindler.
Top Cast
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John Gilbert
Captain Kovacs
Catherine Dale Owen
Princess Orsolini
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Collingswood Stratton
Nance O'Neil
Eugenie
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Krehl
Doris Hill
Priscilla Stratton
Gerald Barry
Lord York
Madeline Seymour
Lady York
Tyrell Davis
Prince Luigi Caprilli
Richard Carle
Count Albert
Eva Dennison
Countess Lina
Peter Gawthorne
General Ettingen
Youcca Troubetzkov
Von Bergman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lionel Barrymore
- Screenplay & Story
- Willard Mack
- Original Score
- Lionel Barrymore
- Original Title
- His Glorious Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lionel Barrymore
Willard Mack
Lionel Barrymore
Percy Hilburn
William LeVanway
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Barrymore
Director
Willard Mack
Writer
William LeVanway
Editor
David Cox
Costume Design
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About His Glorious Night
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What is His Glorious Night about?
Being engaged against her will with a wealthy man, Princess Orsolini (Catherine Dale Owen) is in love with Captain Kovacs (John Gilbert), a cavalry officer she is secretly meeting. Her mother Eugenie (Nance O'Neil), who has found out about the affair forces her to dump Kovacs and take part in the arranged marriage. Though not believing her own words, Orsolini reluctantly tells Kovacs she cannot ever fall in love with a man with his social position. Feeling deeply hurt, Kovacs decides to take revenge by indulging in blackmail, spreading a rumor that he is an imposter and a swindler.
Who directed His Glorious Night?
His Glorious Night was directed by Lionel Barrymore.
Who stars in His Glorious Night?
The principal cast of His Glorious Night includes John Gilbert, Catherine Dale Owen, Hedda Hopper, Nance O'Neil, Gustav von Seyffertitz.
When was His Glorious Night released and how long is it?
His Glorious Night was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for His Glorious Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for His Glorious Night was composed by Lionel Barrymore.