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Blues in the Night (1941)
Director: Anatole Litvak
Cast: Priscilla Lane, Betty Field, Richard Whorf, Lloyd Nolan
Runtime88 min
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A struggling band find themselves attached to a fugitive and drawn into a series of old feuds and love affairs, as they try to stay together and find musical success.
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Blues in the Night (1941) directed by Anatole Litvak is a crime drama film that follows a struggling band as they get caught up in old feuds and love affairs while trying to find musical success. The film has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its stylish direction and music, while others found the plot to be uneven.
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Blues in the Night from 1941 is a captivating blend of crime, drama, and music, directed by the acclaimed Anatole Litvak. With a talented cast including Priscilla Lane and Richard Whorf, this film offers a unique look at the struggles and triumphs of a striving musical group, drawing viewers into a world of old feuds and new opportunities.
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Blues in the Night is a 1941 American musical film noir directed by Anatole Litvak and starring Priscilla Lane, Richard Whorf, Betty Field, Lloyd Nolan, Elia Kazan, and Jack Carson. It was released by Warner Brothers. The project began filming with the working title Hot Nocturne, the play upon which it is based, but was eventually named after its principal musical number "Blues in the Night", which became a popular hit. The film was nominated for a Best Song Oscar for "Blues in the Night".
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