
The Night of January 16th
William Clemens, 1941
The Night of January 16th
Ayn Rand, 1936
The Night of January 16th is a movie directed by William Clemens in 1941 and based on the play of the same name by Ayn Rand, first published in 1936. The movie features Robert Preston, Ellen Drew, Nils Asther, Clarence Kolb, Willard Robertson, Cecil Kellaway, and others.
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Storyline
The story is set in a courtroom where the trial of wealthy businessman Bjorn Faulkner’s murder takes place. The twist is that the audience becomes the jury, and different endings were filmed to reflect possible verdicts. The outcome of the trial hinges on the testimony and evidence presented during the proceedings.
Movie vs Book

Year
1941
Minutes
80
Movie Rate
6.20
Source: IMDb

Year
1936
Pages
128
Book Rate
7.24
S: Goodreads
Book
The Night of January 16th
Author: Ayn Rand
Country: Russia
First published in: 1936
Length: 128 pages
Genre: Play
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