The Night of January 16th (1941)

NR ★ 5.8/10 80 min Mystery, Crime, Drama United States English

Director: William Clemens

Screenplay by: Eve Greene, Robert Pirosh, Delmer Daves
Theatre Play: Ayn Rand

Streaming: Not available

Description

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

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