

The Night Ride
Synopsis
Just after newsman Rooker and Ruth Kearns are married he covers a double murder during a bank robbery. Cigarettes at the scene implicate gangster Tony Garotta. Garotta kidnaps Rooker and another reporter, intending to kill them.
Top Cast
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January 12, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Logue, Henry La Cossit, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Original Title
- The Night Ride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Charles Logue, Henry La Cossit, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Alvin Wyckoff
Milton Carruth
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Charles Logue
Writer
Henry La Cossit
Writer
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Alvin Wyckoff
Director of Photography
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Night Ride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Ride about?
Just after newsman Rooker and Ruth Kearns are married he covers a double murder during a bank robbery. Cigarettes at the scene implicate gangster Tony Garotta. Garotta kidnaps Rooker and another reporter, intending to kill them.
Who directed The Night Ride?
The Night Ride was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in The Night Ride?
The principal cast of The Night Ride includes Joseph Schildkraut, Barbara Kent, Edward G. Robinson, Harry Stubbs, DeWitt Jennings.
When was The Night Ride released and how long is it?
The Night Ride was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Ride?
The Night Ride holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
