Night Darkens the Street by La Bern, Arthur - 1947

London: Nicholson & Watson, 1947. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. First UK Edition. Publisher's ochre-coloured cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. Spine faded otherwise a VG+ copy in a near fine D/W priced 8/6 net to the inside flap (as called for). The D/W has a hint of rubbing at the head of the spine but is otherwise an outstanding example with a really clean back panel. The basis for the movie "Good Time Girl" directed by David MacDonald and collectively adapted to screenplay by Muriel Box, Sydney Box and Ted Willis from the novel Night Darkens the Street written by Arthur La Bern. It starred Jean Kent, Dennis Price, Herbert Lom, Bonar Colleano, Peter Glenville, Flora Robson and Jill Balcon. Great period D/W art by "Hofbauer". Photographs/scans available upon request.