Lady for a Night
“FROM THE DEEP ROMANTIC SOUTH COMES ANOTHER THRILLING DRAMA OF LOVE AND INTRIGUE”
Synopsis
Gambling boat operator Jenny Blake throws over her gambler beau Jack Morgan in order to marry into high society.
Top Cast
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Joan Blondell
Jenny Blake
John Wayne
Jackson Morgan
Philip Merivale
Stephen Alderson
Blanche Yurka
Julia Anderson
Ray Middleton
Alan Alderson
Edith Barrett
Katherine Alderson
Leonid Kinskey
Boris
Hattie Noel
Chloe
Montagu Love
Judge
Carmel Myers
Mrs. Dickson
Dorothy Burgess
Flo
Guy Usher
Governor
Ivan Miller
Mayor Dickson
Patricia Knox
Mabel
Lew Payton
Napoleon
Marilyn Hare
Mary Lou
Gladys Gale
Mother (uncredited)
Dolores Gray
Dolores, a Singer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leigh Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- Isabel Dawn, Boyce DeGaw
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Lady for a Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leigh Jason
Isabel Dawn, Boyce DeGaw, Garrett Fort, Sol Meyer
David Buttolph
Norbert Brodine
Ernest J. Nims
Department Leadership Roster
Isabel Dawn
Screenplay
Boyce DeGaw
Screenplay
Leigh Jason
Director
Ernest J. Nims
Editor
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady for a Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lady for a Night about?
Gambling boat operator Jenny Blake throws over her gambler beau Jack Morgan in order to marry into high society.
Who directed Lady for a Night?
Lady for a Night was directed by Leigh Jason.
Who stars in Lady for a Night?
The principal cast of Lady for a Night includes Joan Blondell, John Wayne, Philip Merivale, Blanche Yurka, Ray Middleton.
When was Lady for a Night released and how long is it?
Lady for a Night was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady for a Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady for a Night was composed by David Buttolph.