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Revision as of 14:26, 4 March 2011
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| File:New York Nights poster.jpg Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Lewis Milestone |
| Written by | Play: Hugh Stanislaus Stange Screenplay: Jules Furthman |
| Produced by | Joseph M. Schenck Norma Talmadge |
| Starring | Norma Talmadge |
| Cinematography | Ray June |
| Edited by | Hal C. Kern |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
Release date | December 28, 1929 |
Running time | 81 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
New York Nights is a 1929 crime film directed by Lewis Milestone. It is based on the 1928 play Tin Pan Alley by Hugh Stanislaus Stange.[2] The film is known for being leading lady Norma Talmadge's first sound film.
Plot
Jill Deverne is a chorus girl married to alcoholic song-writer Fred. She wanted to show Fred's latest song, A Year From Today, to racketeer Joe Prividi. Prividi is the producer of the musical show she is working in and agrees to use his song. Fred, however, refuses any favours and rejects Prividi's offer. When Prividi uses the song anyway, Fred and his friend Johnny Dolan become drunk and show up at a nightclub.
In a raid, the police discover Fred with chorus girl Ruthie. Jill is disgusted with his behavior and dumps him. She is soon courted by Prividi, who is very overprotective. At a private party, a gambler forces himself on her and is shot by Prividi. Prividi is arrested and sent to jail. Jill doesn't want to be left behind and plans a future with Fred. Prividi becomes jealous and sends gunmen to shoot and kill Fred. He is eventually stopped and put in jail, while Jill and Fred run off to start a new life.
Cast
- Norma Talmadge as Jill Deverne
- Gilbert Roland as Fred Deverne
- John Wray as Joe Prividi
- Lilyan Tashman as Peggy
- Mary Doran as Ruthie Day
- Roscoe Karns as Johnny Dolan
Release
The film was highly publicized as Talmadge's first talkie. The film, however, was had generally negative reviews. Variety praised Talmadge's acting, but called the film a "stiff test" for her. Photoplay wrote her fans wouldn't be disappointed with her voice, but stated the story is "full of hokum".[3]
References
- ^ Turner Classic Movies Original Print Information for New York Nights (1929)
- ^ Turner Classic Movies Screenplay Info for New York Nights (1929)
- ^ The Norma Talmadge Website Review from Variety & Photoplay