King for a Night
“Fast life was what he wanted and that's what he got”
Synopsis
A cocky prizefighter on his way to the bigtime in New York comes crashing down when his sister is involved in a murder and he takes the blame.
Top Cast
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Chester Morris
Bud Williams
Helen Twelvetrees
Lillian Williams
Alice White
Evelyn
John Miljan
Walter Douglas
Grant Mitchell
Rev. John Williams
Frank Albertson
Dick Morris
George Meeker
John Williams
Warren Hymer
Goofy
Maxie Rosenbloom
Maxie
John Sheehan
Manny
George E. Stone
Hymie
Harland Tucker
Nick Merkle
Harry Galfund
The Champ
Clarence Wilson
Mr. Whistler
Dorothy Granger
Dora
Georgie Billings
Boy
Wade Boteler
McCue
Ernie Adams
Pool Hall Crony
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Pembroke, William Anthony McGuire, Jack O'Donnell
- Original Score
- David Klatzkin
- Original Title
- King for a Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Scott Pembroke, William Anthony McGuire, Jack O'Donnell
David Klatzkin
Charles J. Stumar
Philip Cahn
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Cahn
Editor
Scott Pembroke
Writer
Jack O'Donnell
Writer
Kurt Neumann
Director
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Charles J. Stumar
Director of Photography
David Klatzkin
Original Music Composer
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 King for a Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King for a Night about?
A cocky prizefighter on his way to the bigtime in New York comes crashing down when his sister is involved in a murder and he takes the blame.
Who directed King for a Night?
King for a Night was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in King for a Night?
The principal cast of King for a Night includes Chester Morris, Helen Twelvetrees, Alice White, John Miljan, Grant Mitchell.
When was King for a Night released and how long is it?
King for a Night was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for King for a Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King for a Night was composed by David Klatzkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King for a Night?
King for a Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).