
Highways by Night
1942-10-02 · 65 min · ★ 7.3
A young millionaire (Richard Carlson) joins the real world and meets a maid (Jane Randolph) and mobsters.
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- Directors
- Peter Godfrey
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Richard CarlsonTommy Van Steel
Jane RandolphPeggy Fogarty
Jane DarwellGrandma Fogarty
Barton MacLaneLeo Bronson
Ray CollinsBen Van Steel, Tommy's Uncle
Gordon Jones'Footsy' Fogarty
Renee GodfreyEllen Cromwell
Iris AdrianBlonde Chorine
Jack La RueJohnny Lieber, Gangster
John McGuireJames 'Duke' Wellington
George ClevelandJudkins - Hotel Manager
Marten LamontReggie
James SeayWestbrook, the Man with Trucks
Cliff ClarkPolice Captain James
Paul FixGabby
Emory ParnellPolice Sergeant Ransome
David BruceHerman - Desk Clerk (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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