Night Watch
Synopsis
Night Watch is a 1928 American drama film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Billie Dove, Paul Lukas, and Donald Reed. It was an adaptation of the dramatic 1921 play In the Night Watch, written by Michael Morton. The film is set almost entirely on a French warship at the beginning of the First World War.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Korda
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Morton, Claude Farrère, Lucien Nepoty
- Original Title
- Night Watch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Korda
Michael Morton, Claude Farrère, Lucien Nepoty
Karl Struss
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Korda
Director
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Watch
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What is Night Watch about?
Night Watch is a 1928 American drama film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Billie Dove, Paul Lukas, and Donald Reed. It was an adaptation of the dramatic 1921 play In the Night Watch, written by Michael Morton. The film is set almost entirely on a French warship at the beginning of the First World War.
Who directed Night Watch?
Night Watch was directed by Alexander Korda.
Who stars in Night Watch?
The principal cast of Night Watch includes Billie Dove, Paul Lukas, Donald Reed, Nicholas Soussanin, Nicholas Bela.
When was Night Watch released and how long is it?
Night Watch was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.