The Night of January 16th
Synopsis
Accused of killing her employer, financier Bjorn Faulkner, Kit is championed by wisecracking sailor-on-leave Steve Van Ruyle, who has a vested interest in the outcome of the trial.
Top Cast
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Robert Preston
Steve Van Ruyle
Ellen Drew
Katherine "Kit" Lane
Nils Asther
Bjorn Faulkner
Clarence Kolb
Tilton
Willard Robertson
Inspector Donegan
Cecil Kellaway
Oscar, the Drunk
Donald Douglas
Attorney Polk
Paul Stanton
District Attorney
Margaret Hayes
Nancy Wakefield
Harry Hayden
Williamson
Roy Gordon
Roger Wakefield
Byron Foulger
Jeweler (uncredited)
Cliff Nazarro
Gas Station Attendant
Leon Belasco
Flight Steward (uncredited)
James Flavin
Policeman Kelly
Alice White
Flashy Blonde
Rod Cameron
Attrorney Polk's Assistant
Franklyn Farnum
Juror (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- Eve Greene, Delmer Daves, Robert Pirosh
- Original Title
- The Night of January 16th
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
Eve Greene, Delmer Daves, Robert Pirosh, Ayn Rand
Department Leadership Roster
William Clemens
Director
Eve Greene
Screenplay
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Robert Pirosh
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night of January 16th
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What is The Night of January 16th about?
Accused of killing her employer, financier Bjorn Faulkner, Kit is championed by wisecracking sailor-on-leave Steve Van Ruyle, who has a vested interest in the outcome of the trial.
Who directed The Night of January 16th?
The Night of January 16th was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in The Night of January 16th?
The principal cast of The Night of January 16th includes Robert Preston, Ellen Drew, Nils Asther, Clarence Kolb, Willard Robertson.
When was The Night of January 16th released and how long is it?
The Night of January 16th was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night of January 16th?
The Night of January 16th holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).