A Night at the Movies (1937): Cast
A Night at the Movies is a 1937 short comedy directed by Roy Rowland, starring Robert Benchley as Husband, Sidney Bracey and Claire McDowell. It runs 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 10 min
- Director
- Roy Rowland
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Night at the Movies About?
The premise of A Night at the Movies without spoilers.
The short film featuring Robert Benchley became his biggest hit since How to Sleep, earning him a New York‑based contract for additional shorts. In the comedic piece, a husband and wife endure a chaotic evening at the cinema. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Subject (One‑Reel) at the 10th Oscars in 1937.
A Night at the Movies Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- satire comedy
- movie theater
- dysfunctional marriage
- coughing
- double feature
- chorus girl
- chorine
- usherette
- stage show
- ticket stub
- part of series
A Night at the Movies Cast & Characters
Robert Benchley leads the cast as Husband, with Sidney Bracey as Movie Patron (uncredited) and Claire McDowell as Movie Patron (uncredited). Directed by Roy Rowland; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roy Rowland
- Robert Benchley as Husband
- Sidney Bracey as Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Claire McDowell as Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Hal K. Dawson as Mr. Pennelly (uncredited)
Also Starring in A Night at the Movies
· 10 more- King Baggot Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Jack Baxley Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Artie Ortego Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Frank Sheridan Mr. Baum (uncredited)
- Flora Finch Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Jack 'Tiny' Lipson Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Francis X. Bushman Jr. Ticket Taker (uncredited)
- Gwen Lee Cashier (uncredited)
- Betty Ross Clarke Wife (uncredited)
- Ricardo Lord Cezon Child Who Stares (uncredited)
More from Roy Rowland
More films directed by Roy Rowland: Man Called Gringo, Gunfighters of Casa Grande, The Girl Hunters and Seven Hills of Rome.
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A Night at the Movies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Night at the Movies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Night at the Movies?
A Night at the Movies runs 10 minutes.
When was A Night at the Movies released?
A Night at the Movies was released on November 6, 1937.
Who directed A Night at the Movies?
A Night at the Movies was directed by Roy Rowland.
More films by Roy Rowland Who is in the cast of A Night at the Movies?
A Night at the Movies stars Robert Benchley as Husband, Sidney Bracey as Movie Patron (uncredited) and Claire McDowell as Movie Patron (uncredited), among 14 credited actors.
Does A Night at the Movies have a post-credit scene?
No. A Night at the Movies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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