Lucky Night
Encyclopedia
Lucky Night is a comedy
movie from MGM starring Robert Taylor
and Myrna Loy
, directed by Norman Taurog
.
and William 'Bill' Overton, played by Robert Taylor
) and at the time are both poor. As they start talking, they become acquainted and each discovers that the other is also poor. They try to get 50 cents to eat at a restaurant down the street but a man complains to the police that they are asking for money. When the policeman comes to them, they convince him to give them 50 cents by saying that they are engaged (which they are not). While walking down the street they drop the money without knowing it. When their restaurant bill comes to 50 cents, they suddenly realize they must have dropped the money or lost it. Someone leaves a coin on the table, Bill tells Cora to steal it, which she does. Bill spots a slot machine in the restaurant and tells Cora to gamble, which so she does and wins. After winning the money, Bill and Cora go to a casino and win a car in a game and make more money gambling. One night the two get drunk and marry, the next day they get up and find out they are married. Bill gets a job but he still gets the urge to gamble; Cora doesn't care to live that life so she leaves Bill and goes back to her father then Bill goes to her father's house to get her back and he does.
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
movie from MGM starring Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor (actor)
Robert Taylor was an American film and television actor.-Early life:Born Spangler Arlington Brugh in Filley, Nebraska, he was the son of Ruth Adaline and Spangler Andrew Brugh, who was a farmer turned doctor...
and Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy was an American actress. Trained as a dancer, she devoted herself fully to an acting career following a few minor roles in silent films. Originally typecast in exotic roles, often as a vamp or a woman of Asian descent, her career prospects improved following her portrayal of Nora Charles...
, directed by Norman Taurog
Norman Taurog
Norman Rae Taurog was an American film director, and screenwriter.Between 1920 and 1968, Taurog directed over 140 films, and directed Elvis Presley in more movies than any other director...
.
Plot
Two people meet in a park (Cora, played by Myrna LoyMyrna Loy
Myrna Loy was an American actress. Trained as a dancer, she devoted herself fully to an acting career following a few minor roles in silent films. Originally typecast in exotic roles, often as a vamp or a woman of Asian descent, her career prospects improved following her portrayal of Nora Charles...
and William 'Bill' Overton, played by Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor (actor)
Robert Taylor was an American film and television actor.-Early life:Born Spangler Arlington Brugh in Filley, Nebraska, he was the son of Ruth Adaline and Spangler Andrew Brugh, who was a farmer turned doctor...
) and at the time are both poor. As they start talking, they become acquainted and each discovers that the other is also poor. They try to get 50 cents to eat at a restaurant down the street but a man complains to the police that they are asking for money. When the policeman comes to them, they convince him to give them 50 cents by saying that they are engaged (which they are not). While walking down the street they drop the money without knowing it. When their restaurant bill comes to 50 cents, they suddenly realize they must have dropped the money or lost it. Someone leaves a coin on the table, Bill tells Cora to steal it, which she does. Bill spots a slot machine in the restaurant and tells Cora to gamble, which so she does and wins. After winning the money, Bill and Cora go to a casino and win a car in a game and make more money gambling. One night the two get drunk and marry, the next day they get up and find out they are married. Bill gets a job but he still gets the urge to gamble; Cora doesn't care to live that life so she leaves Bill and goes back to her father then Bill goes to her father's house to get her back and he does.
Credited cast
- Robert TaylorRobert Taylor (actor)Robert Taylor was an American film and television actor.-Early life:Born Spangler Arlington Brugh in Filley, Nebraska, he was the son of Ruth Adaline and Spangler Andrew Brugh, who was a farmer turned doctor...
as William 'Bill' Overton - Myrna LoyMyrna LoyMyrna Loy was an American actress. Trained as a dancer, she devoted herself fully to an acting career following a few minor roles in silent films. Originally typecast in exotic roles, often as a vamp or a woman of Asian descent, her career prospects improved following her portrayal of Nora Charles...
as Cora Jordan Overton - Joseph Allen as Joe Hilton
- Henry O'Neil as H. Calvin Jordan, Cora's father
- Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyDouglas Fowley was an American movie and television actor.Fowley was born Daniel Vincent Fowley in The Bronx, New York. The 5'11" actor is probably best remembered for his role as the movie director Roscoe Dexter in Singin' in the Rain . The actor appeared in over 240 films and later in dozens of...
as George, Bill's friend - Bernard Nedall as 'Dusty' Sawyer
- Charles LaneCharles Lane (actor)Charles Gerstle Levison , better known as Charles Lane, was an American character actor seen in many movies and TV shows, and at the time of his death may have been the oldest living professional American actor. Lane appeared in many Frank Capra films, including You Can't Take It With You , Mr...
as Mr. Carpenter, Paint Store Owner - Bernard Hayes as Blondie, Clerk at Carpenters
- Gladys Blake as Blackie, Clerk at Carpenters
- Majorie Main as Mrs. Briggs, the Land Lady
- Edward GarganEdward GarganEdward Gargan born July 17, 1902 in Brooklyn, New York, USA and died February 19, 1964, aged 61 in New York City, New York, USA. He born of Irish parents, he was one of the most prolific bit players in the history of the movies ; the Internet Movie Database lists 293 feature films to his credit...
as Police Man in Park - Irving BaconIrving BaconIrving Bacon was an American character actor who appeared in over 400 films. He played on the stage for a number of years before getting into films in 1920. Bacon was sometimes cast in films directed by his namesake Lloyd Bacon such as The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse...
as Bus Conductor - Oscar O'SheaOscar O'SheaOscar O'Shea was a Canadian-American character actor with over 100 film appearances from 1937 to 1953.- Partial filmography :* Captains Courageous * Double Wedding...
as Lieutenant Murphy