The Night of January 16th

Nov 28, 1941

1h 20m

★ 5.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Mystery

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Steve Van Ruyle

Robert Preston

Katherine "Kit" Lane

Ellen Drew

Bjorn Faulkner

Nils Asther

Tilton

Clarence Kolb

Inspector Donegan

Willard Robertson

Oscar, the Drunk

Cecil Kellaway

Attorney Polk

Donald Douglas

District Attorney

Paul Stanton

Nancy Wakefield

Margaret Hayes

Williamson

Harry Hayden

Roger Wakefield

Roy Gordon

Jeweler (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

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