The Night of Nights
“The Heart-throb story of a Broadway HIT - and a Miss!”
Synopsis
A playwright has his career ruined when he is drunk on the first night. His wife dies having left him, and when his daughter triumphs in the revival of the play he dies contented.
Top Cast
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Pat O'Brien
Dan O'Farrell
Olympe Bradna
Marie Alyce O'Farrell
Roland Young
Barry Keith-Trimble
Reginald Gardiner
J. Neville Prime
George E. Stone
Sammy Kayn
Murray Alper
Muggins
Wyndham Standing
Naval Commander (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
John (uncredited)
Frank Melton
Newcomb, the Author (uncredited)
Kenneth Harlan
Actor (uncredited)
Baldwin Cooke
Waiter (uncredited)
Aileen Pringle
Dress Saleslady (uncredited)
Oscar O'Shea
Mr. Conway (uncredited)
Richard Denning
Call Boy (uncredited)
D'Arcy Corrigan
Actor (uncredited)
Frank Shannon
Frank, the Bartender (uncredited)
Doodles Weaver
Flower Delivery Man (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlaw
Roustabout in Play (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Ogden Stewart
- Original Title
- The Night of Nights
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
Donald Ogden Stewart
Leo Tover
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Lewis Milestone
Director
Donald Ogden Stewart
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night of Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night of Nights about?
A playwright has his career ruined when he is drunk on the first night. His wife dies having left him, and when his daughter triumphs in the revival of the play he dies contented.
Who directed The Night of Nights?
The Night of Nights was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in The Night of Nights?
The principal cast of The Night of Nights includes Pat O'Brien, Olympe Bradna, Roland Young, Reginald Gardiner, George E. Stone.
When was The Night of Nights released and how long is it?
The Night of Nights was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.