Night Work movie poster

Night Work

August 3, 1930 1h 24m 6.2/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1930. Night Work is a romance/comedy film. directed by Russell Mack. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Eddie Quillan, Sally Starr, and Frances Upton

Synopsis

Willie, as an assistant window-dresser, is the lowest man on the totem pole at a department store. To add insult-to-injury Willie is also the store's designated 'Fired Man."; when a disgruntled customer demands that somebody-must-be-fired, Willie is summoned and summarily fired, only to be rehired when the now-satisfied customer has departed. Willie inadvertently adopts a four-year-old orphan at a cost of ten-dollars a week, and things go from bad to worse since Willie doesn't make ten-dollars a week. But, with the help of Mary, a beautiful young nurse, Willie manages to turn some corners and improve his lot in life, albeit with some skids along the way.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 3, 1930 95 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (8 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Night Work about?

Willie, as an assistant window-dresser, is the lowest man on the totem pole at a department store. To add insult-to-injury Willie is also the store's designated 'Fired Man."; when a disgruntled cus...

Who directed Night Work?

Night Work was directed by Russell Mack.

How long is Night Work?

Night Work has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Night Work released?

Night Work was released on August 3, 1930 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Night Work?

The main cast of Night Work includes Eddie Quillan, Sally Starr, Frances Upton, Tom Keene, Robert McWade.