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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19301h 0mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

John S. Robertson

Screenplay & Story

Charles Logue, Henry La Cossit, Edward T. Lowe Jr.

Director of Photography

Alvin Wyckoff

Film Editing

Milton Carruth

Producers

Carl Laemmle Jr.

Department Leadership Roster

John S. Robertson

John S. Robertson

Director

Charles Logue

Writer

Henry La Cossit

Writer

Carl Laemmle Jr.

Carl Laemmle Jr.

Producer

Alvin Wyckoff

Alvin Wyckoff

Director of Photography

Milton Carruth

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Night Ride.

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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.).