The 40 and 1 Nights (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film

Released in 1961, The 40 and 1 Nights is a notable film directed by Lawrence Jordan, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Painter and collage artist, Jess (Collins) performs 41 (now lost) collages to (his) selected sound bits in the manner of a turn-of-the-century nickelodeon.
Who’s in it. The 40 and 1 Nights stars Jess Collins.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 40 and 1 Nights page.
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- Where can I watch The 40 and 1 Nights (1961)?
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- Who stars in The 40 and 1 Nights?
- The 40 and 1 Nights stars Jess Collins.
- When was The 40 and 1 Nights released?
- The 40 and 1 Nights was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.