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30/04/1937 Mystery, Thriller 1h 56m
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Overview

Wealthy widow Mrs. Bramson notices that her maid is distracted, and when she learns the girl's fiancé, Danny, is the reason, she summons him in. Mrs. Bramson's niece Olivia takes a liking to Danny, and comes to believe that he may have been involved in the disappearance of a local woman.

  1. Richard Thorpe

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Robert Montgomery

    Danny

  2. Rosalind Russell

    Olivia Grayne

  3. May Whitty

    Mrs. Bramson

  4. Alan Marshal

    Justin Laurie

  5. Merle Tottenham

    Dora Parkoe

  6. Kathleen Harrison

    Emily Terence

  7. Matthew Boulton

    Inspector Belsize

  8. Beryl Mercer

    Saleslady

  9. E. E. Clive

    Guide

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Reviews

A review by John Chard
Written by John Chard on 2020-02-09
You'll be the death of me. You really will.

Night Must Fall is directed by Richard Thorpe and adapted to screenplay John Van Druten from the Emlyn Williams play. It stars May Whitty, Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell, Merle Tottenham, Alan Marshal, Matthew Boulton and Kathleen Harrison. Music is by Edward Ward and cinematography by Ray June.

When the rich but cantankerous dowager Mrs. Branson (Whitty) hires engaging but mysterious handyman Danny (Montgomery), her niece/companion Olivia (Russell) becomes suspicious of his motives.

Emlyn Williams play (he played the role of Danny ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$589,000.00

Revenue
$1,015,000.00

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