Night Editor (1946)

In the gripping noir classic "Night Editor", a tale of loyalty, deceit, and morality unfolds under the cloak of night. The narrative is spun by the seasoned night editor of a bustling newspaper, who imparts a tale of intrigue and suspense to a young, wayward reporter, spiraling into neglect of his duties, his wife, and his own sobriety. Our protagonist, a police detective, balances life on a razor's edge - a loving family on one side, and a steamy affair with a high-society, married woman on the other. One night, in the silent isolation of a secluded road, their secret rendezvous turns chilling as they become silent spectators to a ruthless murder. Caught in a web of his own making, the detective, due to his dicey circumstances, hesitates to apprehend the killer or report the crime. A twist of fate sees him assigned to the very case he's deeply entangled in. As the narrative unfurls, he finds an innocent man teetering on the precipice of blame. The detective is faced with a moral dilemma - will he let the innocent suffer or unmask the killer, betraying himself in the process? The night editor, our cryptic storyteller, isn't a mere observer. He harbors a deep-seated connection to this old case, adding another layer of intrigue to this riveting tale. "Night Editor" paints a vivid tableau of the human condition, where every decision comes with a price, and the truth can be your greatest enemy or ally.

Night Editor is a crime movie featuring William Gargan.

Night Editor is currently streaming on DIRECTV.