Terror by Night
"One way ticket to DEATH..!"
Originally released in 1946. Terror by Night is a mystery/crime film. directed by Roy William Neill. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, and Alan Mowbray
Synopsis
Holmes and Watson board a passenger train bound from London to Edinburgh, to guard the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond worth a fortune belonging to an elderly woman of wealth; but within the first hour of the trip, the woman's son is murdered and the diamond stolen and any of the passengers in their car could be the killer thief.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1946
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (141 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
as Dr. John H. Watson
Alan Mowbray
as Major Duncan-Bleek
Dennis Hoey
as Inspector Lestrade
Renee Godfrey
as Vivian Vedder
Frederick Worlock
as Prof. William Kilbane
Mary Forbes
as Lady Margaret Carstairs
Skelton Knaggs
as Sands - Moran's Accomplice
Billy Bevan
as Conductor Taking Tickets
Geoffrey Steele
as Roland Carstairs
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terror by Night about?
Holmes and Watson board a passenger train bound from London to Edinburgh, to guard the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond worth a fortune belonging to an elderly woman of wealth; but within the ...
Who directed Terror by Night?
Terror by Night was directed by Roy William Neill.
How long is Terror by Night?
Terror by Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Terror by Night released?
Terror by Night was released on February 1, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Terror by Night?
The main cast of Terror by Night includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Alan Mowbray, Dennis Hoey, Renee Godfrey.
Is Terror by Night worth watching?
Terror by Night has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 141 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.