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One Dark Night
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One Dark Night

1939-01-02 · 81 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy

Samson Brown is a lazy and shiftless husband who lets his wife, Hannah, support the family. He is constantly insulted and annoyed by his in-laws, who live with them, and finally takes off for points unknown. At home, life goes on as usual with the exception of a former suitor who shows up to court Hannah when it is believed Samson is dead. While wandering around the desert Samson discovers a valuable radium deposit. The now-rich Samson plans to return home and sort out the family matters but first he buys a nightclub.

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Directors
Leo C. Popkin
Production companies
Million Dollar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandSamson Brown
Betty TreadvilleHannah Brown
Josephine EdwardsBarbara Brown
Arthur RayPop
Bobby SimmonsJimmy

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