All in a Night's Work (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 1961, All in a Night's Work is a comedy and romance film directed by Joseph Anthony, running about 94 minutes. “It's nice work - and you can get it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the sudden death of magazine publisher Colonel Ryder, his nephew, Tony inherits the magazine and has big plans to expand it. While negotiating a loan from the bank, Tony gets a call from a detective surrounding his uncle's death. It turns out Colonel Ryder died in his hotel room with a smile on his face and a young woman was seen fleeing his room wearing only a towel. Suspicious of this woman and afraid the magazine's wholesome image may be tarnished and their loan denied, Tony asks the detective to stick around and find her.
Who’s in it. All in a Night's Work stars Dean Martin as Tony Ryder, Shirley MacLaine as Katie Robbins, Cliff Robertson as Warren Kingsley, Jr. and Charles Ruggles as Dr. Warren Kingsley, Sr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, All in a Night's Work has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch All in a Night's Work page.
If you liked it. Fans of All in a Night's Work tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All in a Night's Work (1961)?
- In US, All in a Night's Work is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is All in a Night's Work worth watching?
- All in a Night's Work holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in All in a Night's Work?
- All in a Night's Work stars Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Cliff Robertson, Charles Ruggles and Norma Crane.
- When was All in a Night's Work released?
- All in a Night's Work was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.
