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Thus Finishes the Night (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film

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Released in 1949, Thus Finishes the Night is a drama film directed by Emil E. Reinert, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. In the train that takes her back home, Catheine Beryl meets concert pianist André Fuger, a childhood friend of her husband's. The musician is both good-looking and seductive and Catherine soon falls for his charms. The two young people spend the evening and the following night together. The next day, a lost powder compact gives the affair away. At a loss, Catherine runs away from her husband but she has an accident. When she regains consciousness in her hospital bed, Catherine finds Georges, her husband, by her side, pretending nothing has happened.

Who’s in it. Thus Finishes the Night stars Anne Vernon as Catherine Beryl, Claude Dauphin as Pianist André Fuger, Henri Guisol as Prosecutor Georges Beryl and Katherine Kath as A traveler, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thus Finishes the Night page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thus Finishes the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Thus Finishes the Night (1949)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thus Finishes the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Thus Finishes the Night?
Thus Finishes the Night stars Anne Vernon, Claude Dauphin, Henri Guisol, Katherine Kath and André Versini.
When was Thus Finishes the Night released?
Thus Finishes the Night was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.