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A Night of Adventure
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A Night of Adventure

1944-06-02 · 65 min · ★ 5.0

Crime · Mystery · Romance

A lawyer tries to clear his wife's lover of murder charges.

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Directors
Gordon Douglas
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom ConwayTom ConwayMark Latham
Audrey LongAudrey LongErica Drake Latham
Edward BrophyEdward BrophySteve
Louis BorelLouis BorelTony Clair
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsDistrict Attorney Branson
Jean BrooksJean BrooksJulie Arden
Nancy GatesNancy GatesConnie Matthews
Russell HoptonRussell HoptonBenny Sarto
Claire CarletonClaire CarletonRuby LaRue
Emory ParnellEmory ParnellJudge
Edmund GloverEdmund GloverAndrews
William B. DavidsonWilliam B. DavidsonGilbert J. Regan (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerGlove Expert (uncredited)

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