The Night Is Young (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, The Night Is Young is a drama and romance film directed by Dudley Murphy, running about 81 minutes. “The love affairs of a prince who would renounce his kingdom for the clinging embraces of a little dancer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Austrian Archduke Paul "Gustl" Gustave is in an arranged engagement but his uncle, the emperor, decides to let Gustl carry on a fling with ballet dancer Lisl Gluck.
Who’s in it. The Night Is Young stars Ramon Novarro as Archduke Paul 'Gustl' Gustave, Evelyn Laye as Elizabeth Katherine Anne 'Lisl' Gluck, Charles Butterworth as Willy Fitch and Una Merkel as Fanni Kerner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Night Is Young has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Is Young page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Is Young tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Is Young (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Is Young change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Night Is Young worth watching?
- The Night Is Young holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Is Young?
- The Night Is Young stars Ramon Novarro, Evelyn Laye, Charles Butterworth, Una Merkel and Edward Everett Horton.
- When was The Night Is Young released?
- The Night Is Young was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.