One Frightened Night (1935)

  • NR
  • 05/01/1935 (US)
  • Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
  • 1h 6m

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.

Wellyn Totman

Screenplay

Christy Cabanne

Director

Cast

Charley Grapewin's headshot

Charley Grapewin

Jasper Whyte
Lucien Littlefield's headshot

Lucien Littlefield

Dr. Denham
Mary Carlisle's headshot

Mary Carlisle

Doris Waverly
Regis Toomey's headshot

Regis Toomey

Tom Dean
Arthur Hohl's headshot

Arthur Hohl

Arthur Proctor
Fred Kelsey's headshot

Fred Kelsey

Sheriff Jenks
Evalyn Knapp's headshot

Evalyn Knapp

The Fake Doris Waverly
Clarence Wilson's headshot

Clarence Wilson

Mr. Felix

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