Night Tide (1961)

Directed by Curtis Harrington · Cinematography by Vilis Lapenieks, Floyd Crosby

86 min62 frames

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A young sailor falls in love with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As they become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2007.

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Night Tide (1961) movie still: medium — A man sits inside a wooden rowboat on an open body of water. He is wrapped in a grey hooded sweatshirt and a…Night Tide (1961) movie still: fullbody — A dimly lit narrow corridor features a person standing against a blank wooden door. The figure is centered…Night Tide (1961) movie still: fullbody — The exterior of a municipal building features an Art Deco entrance with a police sign. Two shore patrol…Night Tide (1961) movie still: wide — A crowded jazz club features patrons seated at wooden tables under patterned lamps. A band performs on a…Night Tide (1961) movie still: medium — A crowded interior filled with esoteric objects like a Buddha statue and crystal ball. A woman gestures…Night Tide (1961) movie still: medium — A sunny balcony overlooking the ocean with a small table for two guests. A young woman and a sailor in…Night Tide (1961) movie still: closeup — A close-up shot of a man's face against a simple draped background. The subject smiles broadly while…Night Tide (1961) movie still: fullbody — An interior waiting area with wooden floors and open doorways to the outdoors. Three children stand…Night Tide (1961) movie still: fullbody — A woman in a black dress walks along the top of a stone ledge. The structure is set against a clear,…Night Tide (1961) movie still: closeup — A man stands near rocky cliffs beside a crashing ocean. He looks into the distance while the sea waves blur…Night Tide (1961) movie still: medium — Two individuals are partially submerged in bright, choppy ocean water under direct sunlight. One person…Night Tide (1961) movie still: medium — A woman stands on a boat deck with the vast ocean behind her. She holds a black scuba regulator hose around…Night Tide (1961) movie still: medium — A cluttered interior space features shelves filled with books and personal items. A young sailor in uniform…Night Tide (1961) movie still: medium — A wooden railing stands in the foreground with blurred illuminated bulbs in the distance. A sailor in…Night Tide (1961) movie still: medium — A carnival barker stands behind a wooden counter advertising a mermaid sideshow attraction. Behind him hangs…Night Tide (1961) movie still: medium — An interior study with arched bookshelves containing various curios and a nautical map. An older man stands…

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