The Night of January 16th

1h 20min

Mystery

Crime

Drama

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.

Cast

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

Steve Van Ruyle
Ellen Drew

Ellen Drew

Katherine "Kit" Lane
Nils Asther

Nils Asther

Bjorn Faulkner
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)

Release date

28th Nov 1941

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English