Star in the Night
Originally released in 1945. Star in the Night is a drama/family film. directed by Don Siegel. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J. Carrol Naish, Donald Woods, and Rosina Galli
Synopsis
Nick, a motel owner who has lost faith in more than just the humanity of mankind, is visited by a kindly stranger on Christmas Eve. The motel's guests are only concerned for themselves until a poor man and his wife drive up to the motel, unable to go any further. Out of rooms, Nick's wife prepares a place for them in a shed under a neon star Nick had just finished hanging. Their plight brings out the generosity in everyone, including Nick, who remembers another family almost two thousand years earlier that also found a makeshift room at an inn under another kind of star.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
0h 22m
22 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
J. Carrol Naish
as Nick Catapoli
Donald Woods
as Hitchhiker
Rosina Galli
as Rosa Catapoli
Richard Erdman
as Middle Cowboy
Lynn Baggett
as Maria Santos
John Miles
as Left Cowboy
Anthony Caruso
as Jose Santos
Irving Bacon
as Mr. Dilson (uncredited)
Claire Du Brey
as Traveler's Wife (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
as Traveler (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star in the Night about?
Nick, a motel owner who has lost faith in more than just the humanity of mankind, is visited by a kindly stranger on Christmas Eve. The motel's guests are only concerned for themselves until a poor...
Who directed Star in the Night?
Star in the Night was directed by Don Siegel.
How long is Star in the Night?
Star in the Night has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Star in the Night released?
Star in the Night was released on October 13, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Star in the Night?
The main cast of Star in the Night includes J. Carrol Naish, Donald Woods, Rosina Galli, Richard Erdman, Lynn Baggett.