Statements (207)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:television_series
Ayn Rand's play. |
| gptkbp:audience |
gptkb:battle
theatergoers interactive theater |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Ayn_Rand
|
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:play_by_Ayn_Rand
|
| gptkbp:behind_the_scenes |
yes.
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
unknown.
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:Judge gptkb:Karen_Andre Jurors Mr. D. M. M. D. M. |
| gptkbp:character_development |
ethical questions
moral dilemmas |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Robert_J._Alonzo
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
mixed. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later works
influenced film adaptations discussions on government discussions on morality influenced playwrights discussions on freedom discussions on ethics discussions on capitalism discussions on justice inspired discussions on justice inspired debates on morality yes. discussions on society discussions on law discussions on human nature discussions on personal responsibility discussions on individualism influenced theater techniques |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:William_C._Levey
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:William_C._De_Mille
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Crown_International_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Richard_C._Meyer
|
| gptkbp:fan_base |
yes.
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Peter_Fonda
gptkb:Tania_Mallet gptkb:John_Mc_Liam |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
California.
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Edward_G._Robinson
gptkb:Paulette_Goddard gptkb:John_Lund |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Borough |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
|
| gptkbp:has_awards |
none.
|
| gptkbp:has_cameo |
Ayn Rand.
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
interactive storytelling.
film adaptations. modern theater. |
| gptkbp:has_merchandise |
yes.
|
| gptkbp:has_sequel |
none.
|
| gptkbp:has_song |
yes.
|
| gptkbp:has_theme |
betrayal.
individualism. deception. justice. love. truth. greed. ambition. morality. power. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Night of January 16th
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Objectivism
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
legal dramas
courtroom thrillers later courtroom dramas courtroom dramas. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
philosophy of Objectivism
real-life events philosophical ideas Ayn Rand's philosophy Ayn Rand's philosophy. |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life events
real-life trial |
| gptkbp:inspired |
theatrical productions.
|
| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
yes.
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
yes.
|
| gptkbp:media_adaptations |
yes.
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Richard_La_Salle
|
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Eve_Arden
gptkb:Edward_G._Robinson gptkb:legislation gptkb:Judge gptkb:Robert_Cummings gptkb:Lillian_Gish gptkb:John_Houseman gptkb:Karen_Andre |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
interactive audience participation.
|
| gptkbp:notable_production |
1974 film adaptation
1972 film adaptation 1940 Broadway production 1976 television adaptation 1946 Broadway production |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The jury is the conscience of the community."
|
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performance |
audience participation
non-traditional interactive theater |
| gptkbp:plot |
A murder trial where the audience acts as the jury.
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:1940
1934 1941 |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
1934
1941 |
| gptkbp:published_year |
1934
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1976
DVD. |
| gptkbp:remake |
none.
|
| gptkbp:reunion |
2016 revival
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
Ayn Rand.
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
New York City.
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Borough
courtroom |
| gptkbp:style |
interactive theater
|
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:church
gptkb:political_movement gptkb:moral_ambiguity gptkb:public_opinion cultural values personal responsibility social commentary altruism individual rights societal norms capitalism human nature power dynamics ethical dilemmas gender roles ethical responsibility courtroom drama existential questions philosophical inquiry personal integrity human psychology moral relativism self-interest media influence moral courage justice and injustice truth and lies role of the jury freedom and control justice system critique truth versus perception |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:justice
individualism |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:justice
morality personal responsibility individualism societal norms the concept of justice the nature of truth the consequences of actions the relationship between law and morality the search for truth the importance of evidence the importance of advocacy truth vs. perception the dynamics of power the impact of societal expectations the nature of guilt the power of persuasion the impact of public opinion the influence of media the complexity of human motives the role of the jury the fallibility of memory the role of the defense attorney the significance of the verdict the consequences of public perception the ethics of defense the ethics of prosecution the impact of bias the impact of personal beliefs on justice the implications of a trial the influence of character on outcomes the morality of the legal system the relationship between truth and justice the role of chance in justice the role of emotion in decision-making the role of the audience in justice the role of the prosecutor the significance of the jury's decision |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:The_Night_of_January_16th
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| gptkbp:trivia |
yes.
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Charles_Bennett
gptkb:Cecil_B._De_Mille |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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