The Night Hawk
Originally released in 1938. The Night Hawk is a crime/drama film. directed by Sidney Salkow. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Livingston, June Travis, and Robert Armstrong
Synopsis
Gangster Charlie McCormick despairs as his young brother Bobby lays near death and vows to break the quarantine of the ocean liner Pacific Queen in order to retrieve the iron lung Bobby needs. Meanwhile, newspaper editor Lonigan searches for reporter Slim Torrence, because Slim is friends with Tom Niles, the customs officer on the verge of cracking a whiskey smuggling case. Lonigan is about to send another reporter to cover the story when Della Parrish, the publisher's daughter, assures him that she can locate Slim. With the help of Slim's young photographer, Willie Sing, Della finds Slim in a waterfront dive, and Willie and Slim sneak aboard the Pacific Queen to find Niles. Niles hints that McCormick is the head of the smuggling ring and promises Slim an exclusive when he breaks the story the next day.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Night Hawk about?
Gangster Charlie McCormick despairs as his young brother Bobby lays near death and vows to break the quarantine of the ocean liner Pacific Queen in order to retrieve the iron lung Bobby needs. Mean...
Who directed The Night Hawk?
The Night Hawk was directed by Sidney Salkow.
How long is The Night Hawk?
The Night Hawk has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was The Night Hawk released?
The Night Hawk was released on October 1, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Night Hawk?
The main cast of The Night Hawk includes Robert Livingston, June Travis, Robert Armstrong, Ben Welden, Lucien Littlefield.