The Night Hawk (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, The Night Hawk is a drama and crime film directed by Sidney Salkow, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Gangster Charlie McCormick despairs as his young brother Bobby lays near death and vows to break the quarantine of the ocean liner Pacific Queen in order to retrieve the iron lung Bobby needs. Meanwhile, newspaper editor Lonigan searches for reporter Slim Torrence, because Slim is friends with Tom Niles, the customs officer on the verge of cracking a whiskey smuggling case. Lonigan is about to send another reporter to cover the story when Della Parrish, the publisher's daughter, assures him that she can locate Slim. With the help of Slim's young photographer, Willie Sing, Della finds Slim in a waterfront dive, and Willie and Slim sneak aboard the Pacific Queen to find Niles. Niles hints that McCormick is the head of the smuggling ring and promises Slim an exclusive when he breaks the story the next day.
Who’s in it. The Night Hawk stars Robert Livingston as Slim Torrence, June Travis as Della Parrish, Robert Armstrong as Charlie McCormick and Ben Welden as Otto Miller, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Hawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Hawk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Hawk (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Hawk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Night Hawk?
- The Night Hawk stars Robert Livingston, June Travis, Robert Armstrong, Ben Welden and Lucien Littlefield.