Nocturne
“HOLLYWOOD GLAMOR MURDER!”
Synopsis
In 1940s Los Angeles, when womanizing composer Keith Vincent is found dead, the inquest concludes it was a suicide but police detective Joe Warne isn't so sure.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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George Raft , Nocturne (1946) Film Noir scene
Type: Clip • Published 2011-09-27
Top Cast
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George Raft
Joe Warne
Lynn Bari
Frances Ransom
Virginia Huston
Carol Page
Joseph Pevney
Ned "Fingers" Ford
Myrna Dell
Susan Flanders
Edward Ashley
Keith Vincent
Walter Sande
Lieutenant Halberson
Mabel Paige
Mrs. Warne
Bern Hoffman
Erik Torp
Queenie Smith
Queenie
Mack Gray
Gratz
Dorothy Adams
Angry Apartment House Tenant (uncredited)
Robert Andersen
Pat (uncredited)
Monya Andre
Woman (uncredited)
John Banner
Charles Shawn (uncredited)
Phil Baribault
Dark Room Assistant (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
Pantages Theatre Cashier (uncredited)
Willie Bloom
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Fenton, Rowland Brown, Jonathan Latimer
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Nocturne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Frank Fenton, Rowland Brown, Jonathan Latimer
Leigh Harline
Harry J. Wild
Elmo Williams
Joan Harrison, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Elmo Williams
Editor
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Joan Harrison
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Jonathan Latimer
Writer
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Renié
Costume Design
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 Nocturne
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What is Nocturne about?
In 1940s Los Angeles, when womanizing composer Keith Vincent is found dead, the inquest concludes it was a suicide but police detective Joe Warne isn't so sure.
Who directed Nocturne?
Nocturne was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Nocturne?
The principal cast of Nocturne includes George Raft, Lynn Bari, Virginia Huston, Joseph Pevney, Myrna Dell.
When was Nocturne released and how long is it?
Nocturne was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Nocturne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nocturne was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nocturne?
Nocturne holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).