The Wagons Roll at Night
“FOR THE MILLIONS WHO CHEERED "THEY DRIVE BY NIGHT"!”
Synopsis
An escaped circus lion provides the impetus for the meeting of carnival owner Nick Coster and Matt Varney, a small-town man who suddenly becomes a lion tamer when he manages to subdue the big cat. While acclimating to carnival life, Matt begins a romance with Nick's sister, Mary, causing tension between Matt and Nick. The latter must also juggle his stormy relationship with glamorous circus star Flo Lorraine.
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THE WAGONS ROLL AT NIGHT Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-05
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
Nick Coster
Sylvia Sidney
Flo Lorraine
Eddie Albert
Matt Varney
Joan Leslie
Mary Coster
Sig Ruman
Hoffman the Great
Cliff Clark
Doc
Charley Foy
Snapper
Frank Wilcox
Tex
John Ridgely
Arch
Clara Blandick
Mrs. Williams
Aldrich Bowker
Mr. Williams
Garry Owen
Gus
Jack Mower
Bundy
Frank Mayo
Wally
Eddie Acuff
Pickpocket Victim (uncredited)
John Dilson
Minister (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Mr. Paddleford (uncredited)
Sol Gorss
Trainer with Tex (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Niblo Jr., Barry Trivers
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Wagons Roll at Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Fred Niblo Jr., Barry Trivers, Francis Wallace
Heinz Roemheld
Sidney Hickox
Mark Richards
Harlan Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Harlan Thompson
Producer
Fred Niblo Jr.
Screenplay
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Ray Enright
Director
Barry Trivers
Screenplay
Mark Richards
Editor
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What is The Wagons Roll at Night about?
An escaped circus lion provides the impetus for the meeting of carnival owner Nick Coster and Matt Varney, a small-town man who suddenly becomes a lion tamer when he manages to subdue the big cat. While acclimating to carnival life, Matt begins a romance with Nick's sister, Mary, causing tension between Matt and Nick. The latter must also juggle his stormy relationship with glamorous circus star Flo Lorraine.
Who directed The Wagons Roll at Night?
The Wagons Roll at Night was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in The Wagons Roll at Night?
The principal cast of The Wagons Roll at Night includes Humphrey Bogart, Sylvia Sidney, Eddie Albert, Joan Leslie, Sig Ruman.
When was The Wagons Roll at Night released and how long is it?
The Wagons Roll at Night was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wagons Roll at Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wagons Roll at Night was composed by Heinz Roemheld.