NEW YORK NIGHTS (1929) Norma Talmadge, Gilbert Roland & John Wray| Crime, Drama| B&W| Timeless Film

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New York Nights is a 1929 American pre-Code crime film, directed by Lewis Milestone, and based on the 1928 play Tin Pan Alley by Hugh Stanislaus Stange. The film is known for being leading actress Norma Talmadge's first sound film.

As per U.S. copyright law, the film entered the public domain on January 1, 2025.

Synopsis

Jill Deverne is a chorus girl married to alcoholic composer Fred. She wants to show Fred's latest song, "A Year From Today", to racketeer Joe Prividi. Prividi is the producer of the musical show in which she is working, and agrees to use his song. Fred, however, refuses any favors and rejects Prividi's offer. When Prividi uses the song anyway, Fred and his friend Johnny Dolan become drunk and show up at a nightclub.

In a raid, the police discover Fred with chorus girl Ruthie. Jill is disgusted with his behavior and dumps him. She is soon courted by Prividi, who is very overprotective. At a private party, a gambler forces himself on her and is shot by Prividi. Prividi is arrested and sent to jail. Jill does not want to be left behind, and plans a future with Fred. Prividi becomes jealous and sends gunmen to shoot and kill Fred. He is eventually stopped and put in jail, while Jill and Fred ride off in a train to start a new life.

Cast & Crew

Norma Talmadge as Jill Deverne
Gilbert Roland as Fred Deverne
John Wray as Joe Prividi
Lilyan Tashman as Peggy
Roscoe Karns as Johnny Dolan

Directed by: Lewis Milestone
Screenplay by: Jules Furthman
Based on: Tin Pan Alley (1928 play) by Hugh Stanislaus Stange

Produced by:
Joseph M. Schenck
John W. Considine Jr.
Norma Talmadge

Cinematography: Ray June
Edited by: Hal C. Kern
Distributed by: United Artists

Release Date: December 28, 1929
Running Time: 81 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English