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Night Must Fall is a play, a psychological thriller, by Emlyn Williams, first performed in 1935. There have been three filmed adaptations: Night Must Fall (1937); a 1954 adaptation on the television anthology series Ponds Theater starring Terry Kilburn, Una O'Connor, and Evelyn Varden; and Night Must Fall (1964).
- Emlyn Williams
- 1935
Night Must Fall is a 1937 American film adaptation of the 1935 play by Emlyn Williams, adapted by John Van Druten and directed by Richard Thorpe. It stars Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell and Dame May Whitty in her Hollywood film debut at age 72, who earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
A rich dowager hires a charming handyman, but her niece suspects his motives. Based on a stage play, the film features Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell and May Whitty.
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- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Richard Thorpe
- 1937-04-30
A charming young man worms his way into a wealthy woman's household, then reveals a deadly secret.
- Richard Thorpe, Tom Andre
- Merle Tottenham
Sep 20, 2014 · Night Must Fall (1937) Official Trailer - Merle Tottenham, Kathleen Harrison Movie HD. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. 1.67M subscribers. Subscribed. 113. 18K views 9 years ago. Subscribe...
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Crotchety old Mrs. Bransom hires a charming young man named Danny as a live-in companion. Less charmed by Danny is Mrs. Bransom's niece, Olivia, a repressed young woman who suspects Danny of foul play. When news of a local murder is revealed, Olivia suspects Danny.
Wealthy widow Mrs. Bramson (Dame May Whitty) notices that her maid (Merle Tottenham) is distracted, and when she learns the girl's fiancé is the reason, summons him in. When Danny (Robert ...
- Mystery & Thriller
