Rent Remember the Night (1940)
3.6 of 5 from 86 ratings
1h 34min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
Screen legends Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray star in this timeless, heart-warming Christmas classic that can be enjoyed any time of year! Lee Leander (Stanwyck) is a pretty shoplifter on trial for swiping an expensive bracelet from a local jewellery store. When her trial is postponed until after New Year, the sympathetic Assistant District Attorney John Sargent (MacMurray) bails her out of jail. When he invites her to his family's home for the holidays, she discovers the warmth and love she's never had but always wanted. Featuring a wonderful supporting cast of Beulah Bondi, Sterling Holloway and Elizabeth Patterson, plus a charming script by Preston Sturges and superb direction by Mitchell Leisen, 'Remember the Night' is a not to be missed classic. - Actors:
- Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Beulah Bondi, Elizabeth Patterson, Willard Robertson, Sterling Holloway, Charles Waldron, Paul Guilfoyle, Charles Arnt, John Wray, Thomas W. Ross, Fred 'Snowflake' Toones, Tom Kennedy, Georgia Caine, Virginia Brissac, Spencer Charters, Jean Acker, Ambrose Barker, John Beck, Brooks Benedict
- Directors:
- Mitchell Leisen
- Producers:
- Mitchell Leisen, Albert Lewis
- Writers:
- Preston Sturges
- Studio:
- Odeon
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- All the Best: A Celebration of New Year Movies, Holidays Film Collection, Top 10 Films of 1972, Top Films
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 26/12/2022
- Run Time:
- 94 minutes
- Languages:
- English Mono
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Full Screen 1.37:1
- Colour:
- B & W
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Audio commentary with film historian Adrian Martin (2022)
- You May Laugh, You May Weep (2022, 26 mins): author and programmer Geoff Andrew revisits 'Remember the Night', exploring the contributions of writer Preston Sturges and director Mitchell Leisen
- Outrider Statux (2022, 26 mins): critic Pamela Hutchinson assesses the life and career of the iconic silver screen star Barbara Stanwyck
- Lux Radio Theatre: 'Remember the Night' (1940, 55 mins): radio adaptation which finds Fred Mac Murray and Stanwyck reprising their roles from the film
- Lux Radio Theatre: 'Remember the Night' (1942, 54 mins): second radio adaptation, pairing MacMurray with Joan Arthur
- Hollywood Victory Caravan (1945, 20 mins): short promotional film starring Stanwyck and many other Holly wood names, including Humphrey Bogart, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Betty Hutton, and Alan Ladd
- Original theatrical trailer
- Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
- UK premiere on Blu ray
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Reviews (2) of Remember the Night
Not Double Indemnity. - Remember the Night review by BM
An improbable story well constructed making an entertaining film. Stanwyke and MacMurray are good together and this time a happy ending for them. I had my doubts having never heard of this film but glad I put it on my list.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Remember The Night - Remember the Night review by LJ
A pleasant romcom but it sometimes feels like the Hays Code is getting in the way of satisfying storytelling.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.