Star in the Night
Nick, a motel owner who has lost faith in more than just the humanity of mankind, is visited by a kindly stranger on Christmas Eve. The motel's guests are only concerned for themselves until a poor man and his wife drive up to the motel, unable to go any further. Out of rooms, Nick's wife prepares a place for them in a shed under a neon star Nick had just finished hanging. Their plight brings out the generosity in everyone, including Nick, who remembers another family almost two thousand years earlier that also found a makeshift room at an inn under another kind of star.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1945 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Family, Western |
| Director | Don Siegel |
| Runtime | 22 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.4/10 (21 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Star in the Night is a solid entry rated 7.4/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1945. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
J. Carrol Naish
Nick Catapoli
Donald Woods
Hitchhiker
Rosina Galli
Rosa Catapoli
Richard Erdman
Middle Cowboy
Lynn Baggett
Maria Santos
John Miles
Left Cowboy
Anthony Caruso
Jose Santos
Irving Bacon
Mr. Dilson (uncredited)
Claire Du Brey
Traveler's Wife (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Traveler (uncredited)
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