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Cast
Robert Preston
as Steve Van Ruyle
Ellen Drew
as Katherine "Kit" Lane
Nils Asther
as Bjorn Faulkner
Clarence Kolb
as Tilton
Willard Robertson
as Inspector Donegan
Cecil Kellaway
as Oscar, the Drunk
Donald Douglas
as Attorney Polk
Paul Stanton
as District Attorney
Margaret Hayes
as Nancy Wakefield
Harry Hayden
as Williamson
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1941
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Crime, Drama
Votes6
DirectorWilliam Clemens
WritersEve Greene, Delmer Daves, Robert Pirosh
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Night of January 16th
About The Night of January 16th
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.
Directed by William Clemens, The Night of January 16th leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Preston, Ellen Drew, Nils Asther — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1941.
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