A Night of Magic (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, A Night of Magic is a comedy, fantasy, romance and music film directed by Herbert Wynne, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. London bachelor Reggie Bryant receives a most unusual gift from his uncle - an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus with a 3,000 year old princess inside. More amazing still, when Reggie lifts the lid, he finds not a dried-up old mummy, but a very gorgeous and nubile young blonde who identifies herself as Princess Raviola. Forgetting all about his fiance, Reggie and the Princess set off on a wild drinking and dancing escapade through the nightclubs of London. Wishing to return the favor, Princess Raviola whisks Reggie 3,000 years back in time to ancient Egypt, where she intends to show him how they partied in Pharaoh's Palace!
Who’s in it. A Night of Magic stars Mariana Olive as Princess Raviola, Robert Griffith as Reggie Bryant, Gerald Pring as Wilkins and Billy 'Uke' Scott as Billy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Night of Magic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Night of Magic page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Night of Magic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Night of Magic (1944)?
- In US, A Night of Magic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Night of Magic worth watching?
- A Night of Magic holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Night of Magic?
- A Night of Magic stars Mariana Olive, Robert Griffith, Gerald Pring, Billy 'Uke' Scott and Elsa Tee.
- When was A Night of Magic released?
- A Night of Magic was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.