Night Key (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1937, Night Key is a crime and science fiction film directed by Lloyd Corrigan, running about 68 minutes. “HE MADE HIS ENEMIES BEG FOR MERCY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The inventor of a new top-of-the-line burglar alarm system is kidnapped by a gang in order to get him to help them commit robberies.
Who’s in it. Night Key stars Boris Karloff as David Mallory, Warren Hull as Jim Travers, Jean Rogers as Joan Mallory and Alan Baxter as John Baron aka The Kid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Night Key has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Key tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Key (1937)?
- In US, Night Key is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night Key worth watching?
- Night Key holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Key?
- Night Key stars Boris Karloff, Warren Hull, Jean Rogers, Alan Baxter and Hobart Cavanaugh.
- When was Night Key released?
- Night Key was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.