Remember the Night1940
Remember the Night (1940)
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Movie Info
Cast
as Lee Leander
as John Sargent
as Mrs. Sargent
as Willie Simms
as Aunt Emma
as Francis X. O'Leary
as Judge in New York
as District Attorney
as Tom
as Hank
as Mr. Emory
as Rufus
as Fat Mike
as Lee's Mother
as Mrs. Emory
as Judge at Rummage Sale
as Jewelry Salesman
as Brian
as Tough Attendant
as Prison Guard
as Jail Matron
as Band Leader
as Lee's Stepfather
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Minister
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Jury Member
as Customs Official
as Court Spectator
as Nightclub Singer
Critic Reviews for Remember the Night
All Critics (11) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (0)
A heart-warming story based on a distinctly unique premise, sparkling comedy which always has a latent heart tug, superlative performances, an excellent script, top notch production and direction.
Stanwyck turns in a fine performance. MacMurray is impressive as the serious-minded prosecutor, but loosens up for the comedy stretches.
Playing superbly on the personae of his leads, Leisen creates a movie of warmth and immense style, which never quite trips over into excessive sentimentality.
Perhaps this is a bit too early in the season to be talking of the best pictures of 1940; it is not too early to say that Paramount's nomination is worth considering.
The loose, graceful script is by Preston Sturges (one of his last before he turned to directing), and it partakes of a softness and nostalgia that seldom surfaced in his own films.
With an unusually bittersweet conclusion (censors may have had something to do with that), the film is pleasant, irresistible, and unforgettable.
Audience Reviews for Remember the Night
four years before double indemnity, stanwyck and macmurray made this very different film together. the plot may be a little far fetched but sturges' banter is unmistakable. better than the holiday classic christmas in connecticut imo
Super Reviewer
Remember the Night is a good but not great movie. The Preston Sturges-scripted story starts off with his signature madcap qualities but director Mitchell Leisen takes the movie into melodrama country for the last act. In Leisen's defense, that Niagara Falls scene was beautiful. Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck are as always, amazing together And of course Beulah Bondi was fantastic to the point where you almost wish she was your mom. Remember the Night is a great watch if you're tired of Christmas movies--there's enough Christmas going on without it getting shoved down your throat.
Super Reviewer
The leads elevate a decent script to a superior level.
Super Reviewer
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