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A Night at the Movies (1937) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1937 · 10 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Roy Rowland
- Starring
- Robert Benchley, King Baggot, Claire McDowell, Flora Finch, Artie Ortego, Frank Sheridan
The short film featuring Robert Benchley became his biggest hit since How to Sleep, earning him a New York‑based contract for additional shorts. In the comedic piece, a husband and wife endure a chaotic evening at the cinema. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Subject (One‑Reel) at the 10th Oscars in 1937.
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