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One Frightened Night (1935)
Directed by Christy Cabanne
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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.
Rated NR | Length 66 minutes
Actors
Charley Grapewin | Hedda Hopper | Regis Toomey | Arthur Hohl | Lucien Littlefield | Wallace Ford | Clarence Wilson | Adrian Morris | Rafaela Ottiano | Mary Carlisle | Fred Kelsey | Evalyn Knapp
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2022 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
This was the selection for DriveInMob this week celebrating murder mysteries for February. Hadn’t seen this one so I tuned into the Vimeo station. Once it started I realized that this is probably available on Youtube or other places. Yep, it is. But since I was already tuned in I just watch it via the DIM channel. It’s another “old dark house” flick with a millionaire leaving all his money to his granddaughter who is then murdered and the mystery begins. It’s fine but really could use a clean up on the print.
The set and set design are the biggest draws for me. This old dude has a museum-like room with a full on sarcophagus and mummy. Rich people, man.
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