Night in New Orleans 1942
Set against the neon-lit streets of wartime New Orleans in 1942, *Night in New Orleans* follows a dedicated policeman whose career hangs in the balance after a suspect dies in his custody.
Director: William Clemens
Cast
Preston Foster
Police Lt. Steve Abbott
Patricia Morison
Ethel Abbott
Albert Dekker
Police Lieutenant William Richards
Charles Butterworth
Edward Wallace
Dooley Wilson
Shadrach Jones
Paul Hurst
Sergeant Casper Riordan
Jean Phillips
Janet Price
Cecil Kellaway
Dan Odell
William Wright
George Wallace
Noble Johnson
Carney
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night in New Orleans (1942) about?
This wartime crime drama centers on a New Orleans police officer wrongly accused of murder after a suspect dies during interrogation. His family must piece together the truth while navigating a city where corruption runs deep and every shadow hides a threat.
Who directed Night in New Orleans?
William Clemens, known for his work in B-movie crime dramas of the 1940s, directed *Night in New Orleans*. His direction brings a gritty realism to the wartime New Orleans setting.
Who stars in Night in New Orleans?
The film features Preston Foster, Patricia Morison, Albert Dekker, Charles Butterworth, and Dooley Wilson in pivotal roles that drive the mystery forward.
Is Night in New Orleans (1942) worth watching?
With its tight 75-minute runtime and a blend of mystery and drama, *Night in New Orleans* offers a compelling snapshot of wartime intrigue. While not a blockbuster, its noir-inspired atmosphere and strong performances make it a solid pick for fans of classic crime films.
How long is Night in New Orleans?
The film runs for 75 minutes.
About Night in New Orleans (1942) — A wartime New Orleans crime mystery with a family fighting for justice
Set against the neon-lit streets of wartime New Orleans in 1942, *Night in New Orleans* follows a dedicated policeman whose career hangs in the balance after a suspect dies in his custody. With the city's underworld whispering scandal and the city's press baying for blood, his wife and daughter take it upon themselves to unravel the truth. William Clemens crafts a taut, shadow-drenched mystery where loyalty clashes with justice, and every ally could be a potential enemy.
Starring Preston Foster as the embattled officer, Patricia Morison as the determined wife, and the ever-reliable Dooley Wilson in a supporting role, this film blends crime drama with Southern Gothic atmosphere. The story crackles with moral ambiguity and a simmering sense of danger, all wrapped in the humid pulse of a city where secrets fester under the surface. Is justice a shield or a sword in a world where trust is a luxury? *Night in New Orleans (1942)* dares to ask.
