One Frightened Night
Originally released in 1935. One Frightened Night is a horror/mystery film. directed by Christy Cabanne. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charley Grapewin, Lucien Littlefield, and Mary Carlisle
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charley Grapewin
as Jasper Whyte
Lucien Littlefield
as Dr. Denham
Mary Carlisle
as Doris Waverly
Regis Toomey
as Tom Dean
Arthur Hohl
as Arthur Proctor
Fred Kelsey
as Sheriff Jenks
Evalyn Knapp
as The Fake Doris Waverly
Clarence Wilson
as Mr. Felix
Wallace Ford
as Joe Luvalle
Adrian Morris
as Deputy Abner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Frightened Night about?
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 grand...
Who directed One Frightened Night?
One Frightened Night was directed by Christy Cabanne.
How long is One Frightened Night?
One Frightened Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was One Frightened Night released?
One Frightened Night was released on May 1, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Frightened Night?
The main cast of One Frightened Night includes Charley Grapewin, Lucien Littlefield, Mary Carlisle, Regis Toomey, Arthur Hohl.