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The Opening Night (1927)

1927-11-14 · 55m · EN
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When theatrical producer Robert Chandler (E. Alyn Warren), believed drowned in a fishing accident, turns up as a lonely, broken amnesiac three months later, he arrives just in time to see his actress wife Carol Chandler (Claire Windsor), thought to be a widow, marrying her leading man Jimmy Keane (John Bowers). Rather than mar her new-found happiness, he takes a job washing cars. New York City is a small town. Will Carol need her car washed?

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Edward H. GriffithDirector, Writer

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Claire WindsorClaire WindsorCarol ChandlerJohn BowersJohn BowersJimmy KeaneE. Alyn WarrenE. Alyn WarrenRobert ChandlerGrace GoodallGrace GoodallGertrude AmesBobbie MackBobbie MackAaron Hinkle (as Bobby Mack)William WelshWilliam WelshFisherman

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference350209Actor preference310228 · 139788 · 295577Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about The Opening Night

What is The Opening Night about?

When theatrical producer Robert Chandler (E. Alyn Warren), believed drowned in a fishing accident, turns up as a lonely, broken amnesiac three months later, he arrives just in time to see his actress wife Carol Chandler (Claire Windsor), thought to be a widow, marrying her leading man Jimmy Keane (John Bowers). Rather than mar her new-found happiness, he takes a job washing cars. New York City is a small town. Will Carol need her car washed?

How long is The Opening Night?

The Opening Night has a runtime of 55 minutes.