🎬 This Is the Night (1932)
Directed by : Frank Tuttle
Produced by : Benjamin Glazer (uncredited)
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📜 This Is the Night is a lively pre-code comedy set against the backdrop of a romantic escapade gone awry. The story begins when Stephen Mathewson (Cary Grant) returns unexpectedly from the 1932 Summer Olympics, only to find tickets for a Venice getaway that his wife Claire (Thelma Todd) had secretly planned with her lover, Gerald (Roland Young). To cover up the affair, Gerald's friend Bunny (Charles Ruggles) concocts a lie, claiming the tickets are for Gerald and his "wife." Forced to find a stand-in, Gerald hires the out-of-work Germaine (Lili Damita) to pose as his spouse, leading to a series of comedic and romantic mishaps as the four characters navigate their intertwined relationships in Venice.
As they arrive in the enchanting city, sparks fly, jealousy flares, and mistaken identities create a whirlwind of humor and misunderstandings. The situation escalates when Bunny develops feelings for Germaine, and both Stephen and Gerald become enamored with her, much to Claire's dismay. The comedy reaches its peak with a mix of bedroom farce, mistaken identities, and witty dialogue, culminating in a heartwarming conclusion where true love triumphs.
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🎭 Cast :
⭐ Lili Damita as Germaine
⭐ Charles Ruggles as Bunny West
⭐ Roland Young as Gerald Grey
⭐ Thelma Todd as Claire Mathewson
⭐ Cary Grant as Stephen Mathewson
⭐ Irving Bacon as Sparks, Gerald's chauffeur (uncredited)
⭐ Claire Dodd as Chou-Chou (uncredited)
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🎥 Trivia:
• This Is the Night marks the feature film debut of Cary Grant, who would go on to become one of Hollywood's most iconic leading men. Despite his initial dissatisfaction with the role, his performance in the film was noted for its charm and screen presence.
• The film is based on the 1923 play Pouche by Henri Falk and René Peter, as well as its English-language adaptation Naughty Cinderella by Avery Hopwood.
• The movie includes night scenes that were intended to be seen in a blue tint, a technique restored in the 2011 DVD release by Turner Classic Movies.
• The film's mix of humor, infidelity, and intoxication was characteristic of the pre-Code era, which allowed for more risqué content before the enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.
• The cinematography by Victor Milner was praised for its beauty, adding a layer of visual sophistication to the comedic narrative.
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🎞️ Duration : 80 minutes
🎭 Genre : Comedy
🌍 Country : United States
🏢 Production : Paramount Pictures
🎥 Cinematography : Victor Milner
🎶 Music : Ralph Rainger, W. Franke Harling (uncredited), John Leipold (uncredited)
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This Is the Night stands out as a playful and witty comedy that introduced audiences to the charm of Cary Grant. With its clever dialogue, romantic entanglements, and the allure of Venice as its backdrop, the film remains a delightful example of early 1930s cinema.
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