On the Night of the Fire
“A Cast of Inspired Players in Award Winning Performances!”
Synopsis
A barber gives in to temptation and steals some money, leading to blackmail and murder.
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Ralph Richardson
Will Kobling
Diana Wynyard
Kit Kobling
Romney Brent
Jimsey Jones
Mary Clare
Lizzie Crane
Henry Oscar
Andrew Pilleger
Dave Crowley
Jim Smith
Gertrude Musgrove
Dora Smith
Frederick Leister
Inspector
Ivan Brandt
Wilson
Sara Allgood
Bridget O'Brien
Glynis Johns
Mary
Mae Bacon
Joe Cunningham
Irene Handl
Neighbour
Phyllis Morris
Joe Mott
Maire O'Neill
Neighbour
Teddy Smith
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Desmond Hurst
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Desmond Hurst, F.L. Green, Terence Young, Patrick Kirwan
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- On the Night of the Fire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Greenspan & Seligman Enterprises Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Desmond Hurst
Brian Desmond Hurst, F.L. Green, Terence Young, Patrick Kirwan
Miklós Rózsa
Günther Krampf
Terence Fisher
Josef Somlo
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Desmond Hurst
Director
Brian Desmond Hurst
Writer
Terence Young
Writer
Patrick Kirwan
Writer
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
Josef Somlo
Producer
Terence Fisher
Editor
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Night of the Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Night of the Fire about?
A barber gives in to temptation and steals some money, leading to blackmail and murder.
Who directed On the Night of the Fire?
On the Night of the Fire was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
Who stars in On the Night of the Fire?
The principal cast of On the Night of the Fire includes Ralph Richardson, Diana Wynyard, Romney Brent, Mary Clare, Henry Oscar.
When was On the Night of the Fire released and how long is it?
On the Night of the Fire was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Night of the Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Night of the Fire was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is On the Night of the Fire based on a book or true story?
On the Night of the Fire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "F.L. Green".
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Night of the Fire?
On the Night of the Fire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).