One Frightened Night (1935)

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Release Date: May 1, 1935 Wide

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Hoping to avoid the new inheritance tax, eccentric millionaire Jasper Whyte (Charles Grapewin) gathers together his greedy relatives and associates and announces that he intends to give away his fortune to his long-lost granddaughter Doris -- but if she doesn't show up for the reading of the will, the money will be divided evenly among the heirs. Among those present are two girls (Mary Carlisle and Evalyn Knapp) who both claim to be Doris. When one of the girls is poisoned, Whyte's heirs waste

Unrated, 1 hr. 9 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Christy Cabanne

Written By: Wellyn Totman

In Theaters: May 1, 1935 Wide

On DVD: Mar 29, 2005

Cast

Charles Grapewin
Jasper Whyte
Mary Carlisle
Doris Waverly
Arthur Hohl
Arthur Proctor
Evelyn Knapp
1st Doris
Wallace Ford
Joe Luvalle
Hedda Hopper
Laura Proctor
Lucien Littlefield
Dr. Denham
Regis Toomey
Tom Dean
Rafaela Ottiano
Elvira
Fred Kelsey
Jenks
Adrian Morris
Deputy Sheriff
Clarence H. Wilson
Felix Lawyer

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A flawed production which doesn't hold up to modern standards of thrillers, but it was a fun film mixing melodrama with comedy.

September 4, 2001 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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I don't know why someone would highly recommend this movie, it doesn't have any good actors, the story is predictable, and it's kinda boring.

September 3, 2010

AJ Verser

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An "old dark house" horror/mystery/comedy which follows a lot of the typical elements. A reading of the will occurs and it is determined that the granddaughter is to receive the fortune if she arrives by midnight. If she does not, the money will be spread among five other expectant relatives. Two women claiming to be

March 2, 2011