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One Frightened Night (1935)

NR · 1935-05-01 · 1h 6m · EN
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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.

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Christy CabanneDirector

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Charley GrapewinCharley GrapewinJasper WhyteLucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldDr. DenhamMary CarlisleMary CarlisleDoris WaverlyRegis ToomeyRegis ToomeyTom DeanArthur HohlArthur HohlArthur ProctorFred KelseyFred KelseySheriff JenksEvalyn KnappEvalyn KnappThe Fake Doris WaverlyClarence WilsonClarence WilsonMr. FelixWallace FordWallace FordJoe LuvalleAdrian MorrisAdrian MorrisDeputy AbnerHedda HopperHedda HopperLaura ProctorRafaela OttianoRafaela OttianoElvira

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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 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.

How long is One Frightened Night?

One Frightened Night has a runtime of 66 minutes.