Night World(1932)
Night World Synopsis
"Happy" MacDonald and his unfaithful wife own a Prohibition era night club. On this eventful night, he is threatened by bootleggers, and the club's star dancer falls in love with a young socialite who drinks to forget a personal tragedy, among other incidents.
Night World (1932) is a drama film directed by Hobart Henley, released on May 4, 1932 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Lew Ayres, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff and Dorothy Revier. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Hobart Henley
- Writers:
- P.J. Wolfson, Allen Rivkin, Richard Schayer
- Producers:
- Carl Laemmle Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Merritt B. Gerstad
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Night World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lew Ayres
as Michael Rand
Mae Clarke
as Ruth Taylor
Boris Karloff
as 'Happy' MacDonald
Dorothy Revier
as Jill MacDonald
Russell Hopton
as Klauss
Hedda Hopper
as Mrs. Rand
Clarence Muse
as Tim Washington, the Doorman
Dorothy Peterson
as Edith Blair
Bert Roach
as Tommy
George Raft
as Ed Powell
Gene Morgan
as Joe
Huntley Gordon
as Jim
Key crew
Directed by Hobart Henley, written by P.J. Wolfson, Allen Rivkin and Richard Schayer, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr..
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Night World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 18 ratings.
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Night World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night World online?
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Who stars in Night World?
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The main cast of Night World (1932) includes Lew Ayres, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, Dorothy Revier and Russell Hopton. The film was directed by Hobart Henley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night World released?
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Night World was released on May 4, 1932 and runs for 58m.
Is Night World worth watching?
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Night World (1932) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.