On the Night of the Fire (1939): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
On the Night of the Fire is a 1939 crime drama directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, starring Ralph Richardson as Will Kobling, Diana Wynyard and Henry Oscar. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Stream it on Mometu.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Brian Desmond Hurst
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is On the Night of the Fire About?
The premise of On the Night of the Fire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Cast of Inspired Players in Award Winning Performances! A barber gives in to temptation and steals some money, leading to blackmail and murder.
On the Night of the Fire Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blackmail
- british noir
- murder
- killer
- strangulation
- thief
- debt
- classical music
- phonograph
- mounted police
- fire
- police
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- wanted poster
- mob
- smashing a window
- barber
- shave
- haircut
- wages
- husband wife relationship
- baby
- widower
- sister
- sister sister relationship
- uncle
- aunt
- boxer
- wealth
- fur coat
- envy
- hair tonic
- button
- clue
- losing a button
- insanity
- insane person
- insane woman
- fire truck
- police horse
- attic
- hospital
- car crash
- killed in a car crash
- reporter
- newspaper
- newspaper headline
- male police officer
- 1930s
- newcastle upon tyne
- tyne and wear
Where to Watch On the Night of the Fire
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On the Night of the Fire Cast & Characters
Ralph Richardson leads the cast as Will Kobling, with Diana Wynyard as Kit Kobling and Henry Oscar as Andrew Pilleger. Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brian Desmond Hurst
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Ralph Richardson as Will Kobling - Diana Wynyard as Kit Kobling
- Henry Oscar as Andrew Pilleger
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Mary Clare as Lizzie Crane
Also Starring in On the Night of the Fire
· 21 more- Glynis Johns Mary
- Robert Brooks Turner Fire Officer at Wall Map of Vehicles (uncredited)
- Irene Handl Neighbour
- Ben Williams Man Getting Shaved (uncredited)
- Guy Middleton Van Driver (uncredited)
- Frederick Leister Inspector
- Sara Allgood Bridget O'Brien
- Harry Terry Street Orator
- Vi Kaley Neighbour (uncredited)
- Maire O'Neill Neighbour
- Amy Dalby Hospital Nurse (uncredited)
- Joe Cunningham
- Madge Brindley Neighbour (uncredited)
- Romney Brent Jimsey Jones
- Phyllis Morris
- Gertrude Musgrove Dora Smith
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- Dave Crowley Jim Smith
- Ivan Brandt Wilson
- Mae Bacon
- Teddy Smith
- Joe Mott
On the Night of the Fire Plot Summary
What happens in On the Night of the Fire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Will Kobling [Ralph Richardson] is a struggling Tyneside barber with mounting financial trouble. One evening, on impulse, he steals £100 from a factory whose window has been left ajar, hoping this money will mark a fresh start for him and his wife, Kit Kobling [Diana Wynyard]. But their hopes are dashed when Kit confesses to being in debt to the local draper, Pilleger [Henry Oscar], who has been pressuring her to settle it. Much of the stolen cash must go toward this debt.
Full summary
The whole story of On the Night of the Fire, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know On the Night of the Fire?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of the main character, Will Kobling?
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On the Night of the Fire FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of On the Night of the Fire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is On the Night of the Fire?
On the Night of the Fire runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was On the Night of the Fire released?
On the Night of the Fire was released on October 26, 1939.
Who directed On the Night of the Fire?
On the Night of the Fire was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
More films by Brian Desmond Hurst Who is in the cast of On the Night of the Fire?
On the Night of the Fire stars Ralph Richardson as Will Kobling, Diana Wynyard as Kit Kobling and Henry Oscar as Andrew Pilleger, among 25 credited actors.
Where can I watch On the Night of the Fire?
In the US, On the Night of the Fire is streaming on Mometu (availability from JustWatch).
Does On the Night of the Fire have a post-credit scene?
No. On the Night of the Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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