
The Night of January 16th
Mystery · Crime · Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Robert Preston
Robert Preston
Steve Van Ruyle
Robert Preston
Steve Van Ruyle


Ellen Drew
Ellen Drew
Katherine "Kit" Lane
Ellen Drew
Katherine "Kit" Lane


Nils Asther
Nils Asther
Bjorn Faulkner
Nils Asther
Bjorn Faulkner


Clarence Kolb
Clarence Kolb
Tilton
Clarence Kolb
Tilton


Willard Robertson
Willard Robertson
Inspector Donegan
Willard Robertson
Inspector Donegan


Cecil Kellaway
Cecil Kellaway
Oscar, the Drunk
Cecil Kellaway
Oscar, the Drunk


Donald Douglas
Donald Douglas
Attorney Polk
Donald Douglas
Attorney Polk


Paul Stanton
Paul Stanton
District Attorney
Paul Stanton
District Attorney


Margaret Hayes
Margaret Hayes
Nancy Wakefield
Margaret Hayes
Nancy Wakefield


Harry Hayden
Harry Hayden
Williamson
Harry Hayden
Williamson
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