A Night at the Movies
1937, English. Directed by Roy Rowland.
A Night at the Movies is a short film starring Robert Benchley. It was Benchley's greatest success since How to Sleep, and won him a contract for more short films that would be produced in New York. In this comedic short, a man and his wife suffer through a night at the movies. The film was nominated for an Academy Award at the 10th Academy Awards, held in 1937, for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Roy RowlandDirector
- Robert BenchleyHusband
- Betty Ross ClarkeWife (uncredited)
- King BaggotMovie Patron (uncredited)
- Jack BaxleyMovie Patron (uncredited)
- Sidney BraceyMovie Patron (uncredited)
- Francis X. Bushman Jr.Ticket Taker (uncredited)
- Ricardo Lord CezonChild Who Stares (uncredited)
- Hal K. DawsonMr. Pennelly (uncredited)
- Flora FinchMovie Patron (uncredited)
- Gwen LeeCashier (uncredited)
- Jack 'Tiny' LipsonMovie Patron (uncredited)
- Claire McDowellMovie Patron (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 November 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Lees, Robert Benchley, Frederic I. Rinaldo
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A Night at the Movies: quick answers
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How long is A Night at the Movies?
A Night at the Movies runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
Does A Night at the Movies have a post-credits scene?
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A Night at the Movies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Night at the Movies is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Night at the Movies on?
A Night at the Movies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 November 1937. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Night at the Movies?
If you liked A Night at the Movies, try A Day's Pleasure, Knick Knack, Mike's New Car.
Who directed A Night at the Movies?
A Night at the Movies (1937) was directed by Roy Rowland and stars Robert Benchley, Betty Ross Clarke, King Baggot.