One Frightened Night (1935)

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One Frightened Night on IMDb 6.1/10 253 votes

Released:
1935-05-01

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.

Director:
Christy Cabanne

Runtime:
1h 6min

Genre:
Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller

  • 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