History Is Made at Night
Seen it?1937 | 97 min | Romance, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved To Catch a Thief, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1937: an older pace and style.
An American woman seeking divorce from her wealthy, controlling husband falls for a romantic Parisian who saves her from his entrapment.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$949K worldwide on a $822K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Borzage
- Charles BoyerPaul Dumond
- Jean ArthurIrene Vail
- Leo Carrillo"The Great Cesare"
- Colin CliveBruce Vail
- Ivan LebedeffMichael Browsky
- George MeekerMr. Norton
- Lucien PrivalPrivate Detective
- George DavisMaestro
- Bobby BarberPaul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
- Adrienne D'AmbricourtFrench Woman (uncredited)