Riders of the Night
Synopsis
Another of a successful string of Metro features directed by the vastly underrated John H. Collins, Riders of the Night was set in Kentucky hill country. Collins' wifeViola Dana stars as Sally Castleton, a country girl in love with a brooding and idealistic aristocrat. When her sweetheart joins a night-riding vigilante organization, Sally is temporarily dismayed but resolves to hide the man from the authorities.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert S. Le Vino, John H. Collins
- Original Title
- Riders of the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Collins
Albert S. Le Vino, John H. Collins
John Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
John H. Collins
Director
Albert S. Le Vino
Writer
John Arnold
Director of Photography
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 Riders of the Night
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What is Riders of the Night about?
Another of a successful string of Metro features directed by the vastly underrated John H. Collins, Riders of the Night was set in Kentucky hill country. Collins' wifeViola Dana stars as Sally Castleton, a country girl in love with a brooding and idealistic aristocrat. When her sweetheart joins a night-riding vigilante organization, Sally is temporarily dismayed but resolves to hide the man from the authorities.
Who directed Riders of the Night?
Riders of the Night was directed by John H. Collins.
Who stars in Riders of the Night?
The principal cast of Riders of the Night includes Viola Dana, George Chesebro, Clifford Bruce, Russell Simpson, Mabel Van Buren.
When was Riders of the Night released and how long is it?
Riders of the Night was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riders of the Night?
Riders of the Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).