Night Waitress (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1936, Night Waitress is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Lew Landers, running about 57 minutes. “She knew how to handle men...until love taught one man how to handle her!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Helen Roberts, who's on probation, goes back to work as a waitress at Torre's Fish Palace, a San Francisco waterfront dive. The customers are low characters trying to make time with Helen and ex-rum runners trying to make a dishonest dollar. Some of the latter, including Helen's unwelcome suitor Martin Rhodes, are after a mysterious, valuable hidden "cargo"; when violence erupts, Helen finds herself innocently involved, and is soon on the run from both cops and crooks.
Who’s in it. Night Waitress stars Margot Grahame as Helen Roberts, Gordon Jones as Martin Rhodes, Vinton Hayworth as George Skinner and Marc Lawrence as Dorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Night Waitress 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 Night Waitress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Waitress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Waitress (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Waitress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Waitress worth watching?
- Night Waitress holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Waitress?
- Night Waitress stars Margot Grahame, Gordon Jones, Vinton Hayworth, Marc Lawrence and Billy Gilbert.
- When was Night Waitress released?
- Night Waitress was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.