Movie: Night Was Our Friend

Top 10 Billed Cast

Michael Gough
Michael Gough

Martin

Elizabeth Sellars
Elizabeth Sellars

Sally

Ronald Howard
Ronald Howard

John Harper

Marie Ney
Marie Ney

Emily Raynor

Edward Lexy
Edward Lexy

Arthur Glanville

Nora Gordon
Nora Gordon

Kate

John Salew
John Salew

Mr. Lloyd

Cyril Smith
Cyril Smith

Reporter

Cecil Bevan
Cecil Bevan

Clerk of the Court

Felix Felton
Felix Felton

Foreman of the Jury

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    Martin's plane crashes in the jungle of Brazil. Nobody believes he survived. In the meantime his wife, Sally, has fallen in love with another man, Dr. Harper. Martin is found and returns to Sally. Unable to face his demons, Martin considers ending his life. Or does Sally do it for him?

  • Release Date

    1951-12-01

  • Average

    5.7

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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    English
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