Night After Night

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Night After Night

Released Oct 30, 1932

1h 10m

Comedy

Drama

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A speakeasy owner (George Raft) falls for a debutante (Constance Cummings) and hires a schoolteacher to fix his diction.

Raquel Stecher

Out of the Past

a subdued little Pre-Code until West arrives and livens up the joint.

Jul 13, 2021

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Frank J. Avella

Edge Media Network

This gem introduced her to moviegoers, in a grand manner fitting a larger-than-life star, and began a requited love affair between a legend and her adoring public that would continue until her death.

Rated: A

Jun 30, 2021

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

West's brassy turn, which stands in sharp contrast to her comparatively bland costars, ensures that the film suffers whenever she's offscreen...

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 25, 2016

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Stiff George Raft gangster drama.

Rated: C

Apr 30, 2011

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Mae West's few scenes are what everyone remembers because they're what turn a stylish, but otherwise indifferent movie into something special -- something worth remembering.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 11, 2010

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Tim Dirks

Filmsite

Night After Night (1932) is known for its debut of the inimitable, wise-cracking Mae West in her first talking film (in a supporting role). The dramatic comedy (and gangster picture) that was directed by Archie Mayo...

Rated: A+

Jan 1, 2000

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Russ G

So, this is where the "Goodness had nuthin' to do with it, Dearie!" line came from! George Raft is devilishly handsome, Miss Cummings is fetching, and Mae West is, of course, outrageous. Then there's them other mugs! Not awful for a pre-code talkie; its brevity works in its favor. Honorable mention to the always versatile Louis Calhern.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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georgan g

Mae West in her first movie role. She was 39 years old. The plot was interesting.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The best movie quote ever spoken: "Goodness! What beautiful diamonds!" "Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie."

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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George Raft first major role. Mae West is in the movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

film debut of mae west in this gangster pic

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

good debut from west

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Synopsis

A speakeasy owner (George Raft) falls for a debutante (Constance Cummings) and hires a schoolteacher to fix his diction.

Director: Archie Mayo
Screenwriter: Louis Bromfield, Vincent Lawrence, Kathryn Scola
Distributor: MCA/Universal Home Video, Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 30, 1932, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Aug 3, 2010
Runtime: 1h 10m
Sound Mix: Mono