Men of the Night (1934)

Approved | | Crime, Romance | 18 November 1934 (USA)
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"Stake-Out" Kelly, ace detective, meets Mary Higgins at a small Hollywood sandwich shop where he expects to get some information concerning Packey Davis, head of a ring of jewel thieves. ... See full summary »

Director:

Lambert Hillyer

Writer:

Lambert Hillyer (story and screenplay)

Stars:

Bruce Cabot, Judith Allen, Charles Sabin | See full cast & crew »

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Cast overview:
Bruce Cabot ... Det. Sgt. 'Stake-Out' Kelly
Judith Allen ... Mary Higgins
Charles Sabin Charles Sabin ... Packey Davis
Ward Bond ... Det. John Connors
John Kelly ... Chuck
Arthur Rankin ... Pat Smith
Matthew Betz ... Schmidt
Walter McGrail ... Louie
Maidel Turner ... Mrs. Webbley
Charles C. Wilson ... Benson
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"Stake-Out" Kelly, ace detective, meets Mary Higgins at a small Hollywood sandwich shop where he expects to get some information concerning Packey Davis, head of a ring of jewel thieves. His suspicions are confirmed when Mary warns him that Davis is outside - waiting for him. Kelly sets a trap and, in the ensuing battle, one of the gangsters is killed. Davis is interested in rubbing out Kelly as Kelly and Baker are the only two witnesses against Smitty, a Davis henchman. Baker is in the hospital and the plan is bring Smitty there for identification. Kelly accidentally slips the secret to Mary, who in turn innocently informs Packey. A trap is laid. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>

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A vivid, thrilling drama of a strange love... and stranger lives.

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Crime | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 November 1934 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Les ecumeurs de la nuit See more »

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Columbia Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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