

History Is Made at Night
1937-03-05 · 97 min · ★ 6.7
An American woman seeking divorce from her wealthy, controlling husband falls for a romantic Parisian who saves her from his entrapment.
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Production details
- Directors
- Frank Borzage
- Production companies
- Walter Wanger Productions, United Artists
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 821,791
- Revenue
- USD 948,500
Top Cast
Charles BoyerPaul Dumond
Jean ArthurIrene Vail
Leo Carrillo"The Great Cesare"
Colin CliveBruce Vail
Ivan LebedeffMichael Browsky
George MeekerMr. Norton
Lucien PrivalPrivate Detective
George DavisMaestro
Bobby BarberPaul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
Adrienne D'AmbricourtFrench Woman (uncredited)
Tim HoltS.O.S. Radio Operator (uncredited)
Carlyle Moore Jr.Wireless Operator (uncredited)
Dennis O'KeefeRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
Georges RenaventInsp. Millard (uncredited)
Joseph E. Bernard
Barlowe Borland
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