His Glorious Night(1929)
His Glorious Night Synopsis
Being engaged against her will with a wealthy man, Princess Orsolini (Catherine Dale Owen) is in love with Captain Kovacs (John Gilbert), a cavalry officer she is secretly meeting. Her mother Eugenie (Nance O'Neil), who has found out about the affair forces her to dump Kovacs and take part in the arranged marriage. Though not believing her own words, Orsolini reluctantly tells Kovacs she cannot ever fall in love with a man with his social position. Feeling deeply hurt, Kovacs decides to take revenge by indulging in blackmail, spreading a rumor that he is an imposter and a swindler.
His Glorious Night (1929) is a drama and romance film directed by Lionel Barrymore, released on September 28, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars John Gilbert, Catherine Dale Owen, Hedda Hopper and Nance O'Neil. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lionel Barrymore
- Writers:
- Willard Mack
- Producers:
- Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- Percy Hilburn
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
His Glorious Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Gilbert
as Captain Kovacs
Catherine Dale Owen
as Princess Orsolini
Hedda Hopper
as Mrs. Collingswood Stratton
Nance O'Neil
as Eugenie
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Krehl
Doris Hill
as Priscilla Stratton
- Gerald Barry
Gerald Barry
as Lord York
- Madeline Seymour
Madeline Seymour
as Lady York
Tyrell Davis
as Prince Luigi Caprilli
Richard Carle
as Count Albert
- Eva Dennison
Eva Dennison
as Countess Lina
Peter Gawthorne
as General Ettingen
Key crew
Directed by Lionel Barrymore, written by Willard Mack, produced by Irving Thalberg.
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His Glorious Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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His Glorious Night – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in His Glorious Night?
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The main cast of His Glorious Night (1929) includes John Gilbert, Catherine Dale Owen, Hedda Hopper, Nance O'Neil and Gustav von Seyffertitz. The film was directed by Lionel Barrymore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was His Glorious Night released?
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His Glorious Night was released on September 28, 1929 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is His Glorious Night worth watching?
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His Glorious Night (1929) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.