A Sleepless Night (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1940, A Sleepless Night is a notable film directed by Charles R. Bowers, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. A family of mice who live inside of a wall are trying to sleep, but Mom mouse is being kept awake by a dog snoring in the room outside of their hole. She wakes up Pop mouse, and has him go out to try to stuff cotton in the dog's mouth. Later, Pop Mouse goes out again to find some food. He finds a large piece of cheese, but he encounters some problems in trying to bring back enough for anyone else to eat.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Sleepless Night has been warmly received by audiences.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Sleepless Night (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Sleepless Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Sleepless Night worth watching?
- A Sleepless Night holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was A Sleepless Night released?
- A Sleepless Night was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.