Night World (film)

Night World is a 1932 American pre-Code gangster film directed by Hobart Henley. It stars Lew Ayres, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, and George Raft.

The film centers around the lives of various characters who frequent a bustling nightclub in New York City. These include a wealthy playboy (Ayres) who falls for a nightclub singer (Clarke), the ruthless and possessive club owner (Raft), and a mysterious and menacing gangster (Karloff). The narrative explores themes of love, jealousy, ambition, and violence against the backdrop of the vibrant and often dangerous nightlife scene.

Night World is notable for its ensemble cast and its depiction of the pre-Code era, featuring elements of organized crime, suggestive content, and moral ambiguity that were common in films produced before the enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code in 1934. It is considered a significant example of early gangster cinema.