Clash by Night

May 30, 1952

1h 45m

★ 6.7

Livin’ in my house! Lovin’ another man! Is that what you call bein’ honest? That’s just givin’ it a nice name!

Overview

An embittered woman seeks escape in marriage, only to fall for her husband’s best friend.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Wald/Krasna Productions

RKO Radio Pictures

Clash by Night Trailers

Cast

Mae Doyle D'Amato

Barbara Stanwyck

Jerry D'Amato

Paul Douglas

Earl Pfeiffer

Robert Ryan

Peggy

Marilyn Monroe

Uncle Vince

J. Carrol Naish

Joe Doyle

Keith Andes

Papa D'Amato

Silvio Minciotti

Singer of 'I Hear a Rhapsody' (voice) (uncredited)

Tony Martin

Waiter (uncredited)

William Bailey

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Harry Baum

Guest (uncredited)

Dan Bernaducci

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Albert Cavens

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