Star in the Night

Name: Star in the Night
Director: Don Siegel
Genre: Drama, Family, Western
Released: 1945-01-01
Duration: 22 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: J. Carrol Naish, Donald Woods, Rosina Galli, Richard Erdman, Lynn Baggett

1945Dir. Don Siegel22m

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Star in the Night is a 1945 drama that blends family themes with Western elements, directed by Don Siegel. This short film explores the transformative power of kindness during Christmas through the story of a motel owner and his guests.

Set on Christmas Eve, Star in the Night follows Nick, a motel owner who has lost faith in humanity. His life takes a turn when a poor couple arrives seeking shelter. Despite being fully booked, Nick's wife finds a way to accommodate them in a shed decorated with a neon star.

The film intertwines this contemporary story with a nativity parallel, reminding viewers of the original Christmas story. The travelers' situation rekindles generosity among the motel's guests, leading Nick to reflect on a family that faced similar adversity two thousand years ago. With a runtime of 22 minutes, this short film offers a poignant look at compassion during the holiday season.

Engaging character study of loss and redemption. · Unique mix of genres: drama, family, and Western. · Atmospheric Christmas setting enhances the narrative.

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Star in the Night is a drama that also incorporates family and Western genres.

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Star in the Night was directed by Don Siegel.

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Star in the Night was released in 1945.

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The top cast includes J. Carrol Naish, Donald Woods, Rosina Galli, and Richard Erdman.

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About This Movie

Engaging character study of loss and redemption. · Unique mix of genres: drama, family, and Western. · Atmospheric Christmas setting enhances the narrative.

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