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The Night of January 16th
The Night of January 16th

The Night of January 16th

Genres

MysteryCrimeDrama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

28 November 1941

Country

United States of America

Cast

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

Steve Van Ruyle

Ellen Drew

Ellen Drew

Katherine "Kit" Lane

Nils Asther

Nils Asther

Bjorn Faulkner

Clarence Kolb

Clarence Kolb

Tilton

Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

Inspector Donegan

Cecil Kellaway

Cecil Kellaway

Oscar, the Drunk

Donald Douglas

Donald Douglas

Attorney Polk

Paul Stanton

Paul Stanton

District Attorney

Margaret Hayes

Margaret Hayes

Nancy Wakefield

Harry Hayden

Harry Hayden

Williamson

Roy Gordon

Roy Gordon

Roger Wakefield

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

Jeweler (uncredited)

Cliff Nazarro

Cliff Nazarro

Gas Station Attendant

Leon Belasco

Leon Belasco

Flight Steward (uncredited)

James Flavin

James Flavin

Policeman Kelly

Alice White

Alice White

Flashy Blonde

Rod Cameron

Rod Cameron

Attrorney Polk's Assistant

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

Juror (uncredited)

Jack Carr

Jack Carr

Pugnose Rafferty

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Faulkner's Chauffeur

Georges Renavent

Georges Renavent

Anton Haraba - Man With Briefcase (uncredited)

Philip Van Zandt

Philip Van Zandt

Cuban Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

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