History Is Made at Night (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1937, History Is Made at Night is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 97 minutes. “A KISS and HISTORY IS MADE AT NIGHT” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A romantic headwaiter fights to save a woman from her possessive ex-husband.
Who’s in it. History Is Made at Night stars Charles Boyer as Paul Dumond, Jean Arthur as Irene Vail, Leo Carrillo as "The Great Cesare" and Colin Clive as Bruce Vail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, History Is Made at Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch History Is Made at Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of History Is Made at Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch History Is Made at Night (1937)?
- In US, History Is Made at Night is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is History Is Made at Night worth watching?
- History Is Made at Night holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in History Is Made at Night?
- History Is Made at Night stars Charles Boyer, Jean Arthur, Leo Carrillo, Colin Clive and Ivan Lebedeff.
- When was History Is Made at Night released?
- History Is Made at Night was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.