The Night of January 16th (1941)
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.
Director: William Clemens
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 28, 1941
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Eve Greene (Screenplay)
- Delmer Daves (Screenplay)
- Ayn Rand (Theatre Play)
- Robert Pirosh (Screenplay)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
tycoon, trial, sailor
More Films by Director: William Clemens
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Night of January 16th stars Robert Preston, Ellen Drew, Nils Asther, Clarence Kolb, Willard Robertson, Cecil Kellaway.
- How long is The Night of January 16th?
- The Night of January 16th has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Night of January 16th?
- The Night of January 16th is a Mystery, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Night of January 16th produced?
- The Night of January 16th was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Night of January 16th?
- The themes of The Night of January 16th include: Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama.