Night Waitress 1936
"She knew how to handle men...until love taught one man how to handle her!"
Dive into the neon-lit shadows of 1930s San Francisco with *Night Waitress* (1936), a gripping blend of romance and crime directed by Lew Landers.
Director: Lew Landers
Cast
Margot Grahame
Helen Roberts
Gordon Jones
Martin Rhodes
Vinton Hayworth
George Skinner
Marc Lawrence
Dorn
Billy Gilbert
Torre
Don 'Red' Barry
Mario Rigo
Otto Yamaoka
Fong
Paul Stanton
District Attorney
Arthur Loft
Borgum
Walter Miller
Police Inspector
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Waitress (1936) about?
*Night Waitress* follows Helen Roberts, a woman on probation who returns to her old job at a San Francisco waterfront diner. When a gang of ex-rum runners tries to hide stolen cargo there, Helen gets pulled into their dangerous world, forcing her to evade both the law and the criminals hunting her.
Who directed Night Waitress?
Lew Landers directed *Night Waitress*, bringing a keen eye for suspense and noir atmosphere to this 1930s crime drama.
Who stars in Night Waitress?
Margot Grahame leads the cast as Helen Roberts, alongside Gordon Jones, Vinton Hayworth, Marc Lawrence, and Billy Gilbert in memorable roles.
Is Night Waitress (1936) worth watching?
While it may not be a household name, *Night Waitress* offers a tight, atmospheric crime-drama with engaging performances. Fans of 1930s noir or quick-paced mysteries will find it a rewarding watch, packed into a brisk 57-minute runtime.
How long is Night Waitress?
*Night Waitress* runs for 57 minutes, making it a perfect bite-sized noir flick for a quick but satisfying viewing experience.
About Night Waitress (1936) — A 1930s noir romance with a twist of crime and danger
Dive into the neon-lit shadows of 1930s San Francisco with *Night Waitress* (1936), a gripping blend of romance and crime directed by Lew Landers. Margot Grahame stars as Helen Roberts, a woman on probation who returns to her old job as a waitress at Torre's Fish Palace, a gritty waterfront dive where the line between honesty and dishonesty blurs. The patrons are a rough crowd—ex-rum runners chasing hidden riches and men with dishonorable intentions—all tangled in a web of danger that Helen stumbles into unwittingly. As violence erupts and Helen becomes entangled in a chase involving both criminals and the law, she must navigate a world far darker than the diner's flickering lights suggest.
Lewis Landers crafts a moody, suspenseful atmosphere, where every dish served could be a clue and every flirtation a trap. The film pulses with the tension of a city on the edge of chaos, where love and betrayal collide in unexpected ways. With its sharp dialogue and a cast of vibrant characters, *Night Waitress* delivers a noir-tinged tale that keeps viewers guessing until the last frame.
