By Night with Torch and Spear (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1942, By Night with Torch and Spear is a notable film directed by Joseph Cornell, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Smoke, sparks and steam dance together in Cornell's found-footage collage. Backwards title cards (or an alien language, if you like) punctuate this mishmash of the industrial and the ancient.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, By Night with Torch and Spear has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By Night with Torch and Spear page.
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- Where can I watch By Night with Torch and Spear (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By Night with Torch and Spear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By Night with Torch and Spear worth watching?
- By Night with Torch and Spear holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was By Night with Torch and Spear released?
- By Night with Torch and Spear was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.