Night Editor
Night Editor

Movie spotlight

Night Editor

1946
Movie
68 min
English

A daily news editor recalls a married detective and the deadly woman behind his downfall.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Director: Henry LevinGenres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery

Plot Summary

A crusading newspaper editor investigates a string of mysterious murders linked to a sensationalist reporter and a beautiful singer. As he delves deeper, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous web of deceit and corruption.

Critical Reception

Night Editor was a modest B-movie release that received mixed to positive reviews for its suspenseful plot and noir atmosphere, though some critics noted its conventional elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its engaging mystery and noir elements.

  • The film effectively builds suspense despite its lower budget.

  • Some found the plot predictable but enjoyed the pacing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but generally, it's appreciated as a solid example of its genre.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by the Poverty Row studio Republic Pictures, known for its efficient production of B-movies.

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John Chard

John Chard

You are worse than blood poisoning! Night Editor is directed by Henry Levin and adapted to screenplay by Hal Smith from the radio program of the same name - by Hal Burdick - and the short story, Inside Story, written by Scott Littleton. ...