Night Waitress
"She knew how to handle men...until love taught one man how to handle her!"
Originally released in 1936. Night Waitress is a romance/crime film. directed by Lew Landers. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Margot Grahame, Gordon Jones, and Vinton Hayworth
Synopsis
Helen Roberts, who's on probation, goes back to work as a waitress at Torre's Fish Palace, a San Francisco waterfront dive. The customers are low characters trying to make time with Helen and ex-rum runners trying to make a dishonest dollar. Some of the latter, including Helen's unwelcome suitor Martin Rhodes, are after a mysterious, valuable hidden "cargo"; when violence erupts, Helen finds herself innocently involved, and is soon on the run from both cops and crooks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Waitress about?
Helen Roberts, who's on probation, goes back to work as a waitress at Torre's Fish Palace, a San Francisco waterfront dive. The customers are low characters trying to make time with Helen and ex-ru...
Who directed Night Waitress?
Night Waitress was directed by Lew Landers.
How long is Night Waitress?
Night Waitress has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Night Waitress released?
Night Waitress was released on December 18, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Night Waitress?
The main cast of Night Waitress includes Margot Grahame, Gordon Jones, Vinton Hayworth, Marc Lawrence, Billy Gilbert.