Still from Remember the Night — Remember the Night (1940) — Mitchell LeisenPhotographed by Ted Tetzlaff

Mitchell Leisen

Remember the Night

Name: Remember the Night
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1940
Duration: 94 min

English / 1940 / 1h 34m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Romance

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Synopsis

Unexpected love blossoms when an assistant district attorney agrees to take a recidivist shoplifter home so she doesn't have to spend Christmas alone in jail.

Credits

Crew

DirectorMitchell Leisen

WriterPreston Sturges

Cast

Barbara Stanwyckas Lee Leander/Anna Rose Malone

Fred MacMurrayas Jack Sargent

Beulah Bondias Mrs. Sargent

Elizabeth Pattersonas Aunt Emma "Emmie"

Willard Robertsonas Francis X. O'Leary

Sterling Hollowayas Willie Simms

Charles Waldronas Judge in New York

Paul Guilfoyleas District Attorney

Charles Arntas Tom

John Wrayas Hank

Thomas W. Rossas Mr. Emory

Fred 'Snowflake' Toonesas Rufus

Tom Kennedyas 'Fat' Mike

Georgia Caineas Lee's Mother, Mrs. Malone

Virginia Brissacas Mrs. Emory

Spencer Chartersas Judge at Rummage Sale

Jean Ackeras Jury Member (uncredited)

Ambrose Barkeras Customs Official (uncredited)

John Beckas Lee's Stepfather (uncredited)

Brooks Benedictas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)