On Such a Night
“"YOU CAN FIX A JURY...BUT YOU CAN'T STOP A FLOOD! I'd have hung if the dam hadn't burst...and YOU framed me!"”
Synopsis
When her husband is accused of murder, an actress tries to prove his innocence.
Top Cast
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Grant Richards
Nicky Last
Karen Morley
Gail Stanley
Roscoe Karns
Joe Flynn
Eduardo Ciannelli
Ice Richmond
Milly
Mlle. Mimi [Candle]
Alan Mowbray
Prof. Richard Candle
Robert McWade
Col. Fentridge
Esther Dale
Miss Belinda Fentridge
John Wray
Guard Rumann
Frank Reicher
Horace Darwin
Paul Fix
Maxie Barnes
John Alexander
District attorney
Lew Payton
George Washington Fentridge
Etta McDaniel
Samantha
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Henry Clay Washington
Bernice Pilot
Emmy Lou
James A. Marcus
Judge (uncredited)
Ruth Robinson
Matron nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.A. Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- Morley F. Cassidy, S.S. Field, John D. Klorer, William R. Lipman, Doris Malloy
- Original Score
- Ernst Toch
- Original Title
- On Such a Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Emanuel Cohen Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.A. Dupont
Morley F. Cassidy, S.S. Field, John D. Klorer, William R. Lipman, Doris Malloy
Ernst Toch
Charles Schoenbaum
Ray Curtiss
Department Leadership Roster
William R. Lipman
Writer
Doris Malloy
Writer
Ernst Toch
Original Music Composer
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Ray Curtiss
Editor
E.A. Dupont
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On Such a Night.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Such a Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On Such a Night about?
When her husband is accused of murder, an actress tries to prove his innocence.
Who directed On Such a Night?
On Such a Night was directed by E.A. Dupont.
Who stars in On Such a Night?
The principal cast of On Such a Night includes Grant Richards, Karen Morley, Roscoe Karns, Eduardo Ciannelli, Milly.
When was On Such a Night released and how long is it?
On Such a Night was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for On Such a Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Such a Night was composed by Ernst Toch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Such a Night?
On Such a Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).