One Frightened Night

Overview

Eccentric tycoon Jasper Whyte hosts a dinner at his mansion and announces that he will divide his money and give each guest a million dollars before the stroke of midnight. When his long-lost granddaughter suddenly arrives, Whyte changes his mind and proclaims that she will receive his entire fortune. A second lady appears at the estate, claiming that she is actually Whyte's granddaughter, Doris Waverly, and the first woman is found murdered in her room! With each guest possessing a motive, the mystery of the killer's identity briskly unfolds through a stirring series of surprises.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 1, 1935

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Arthur Hohl,Adrian Morris,Lucien Littlefield,Rafaela Ottiano,Evalyn Knapp,Clarence Wilson,Charley Grapewin,Hedda Hopper,Regis Toomey,Fred Kelseyand 2 more

Director

Christy Cabanne

Writer

Wellyn Totman

Producer

Nat Levine

Cinematography

Ernest Miller

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0026819