Night in New Orleans (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, Night in New Orleans is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by William Clemens, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A policeman's family helps to exonerate him of murder charges in the death of a man he had under interrogation.
Who’s in it. Night in New Orleans stars Preston Foster as Police Lt. Steve Abbott, Patricia Morison as Ethel Abbott, Albert Dekker as Police Lieutenant William Richards and Charles Butterworth as Edward Wallace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Night in New Orleans has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night in New Orleans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night in New Orleans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night in New Orleans (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night in New Orleans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night in New Orleans worth watching?
- Night in New Orleans holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night in New Orleans?
- Night in New Orleans stars Preston Foster, Patricia Morison, Albert Dekker, Charles Butterworth and Dooley Wilson.
- When was Night in New Orleans released?
- Night in New Orleans was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.