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Night Must Fall

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Original title

Night Must Fall

Year

1937

Running time

116 min.

Country

United States

Director

Richard Thorpe

Screenwriter

John Van Druten. Theater: Emlyn Williams

Cast

Music

Edward Ward

Cinematography

Ray June (B&W)

Producer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Genre

Thriller. Film noir | Serial Killers

Synopsis

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. Although repulsed by the thought he may have committed the crime, Olivia also finds herself becoming increasingly attracted to him at the same time.

Awards: 1937: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Actor (Robert Montgomery), Supporting Actress (D. May Whitty)

1937: National Board of Review: Best Film

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Night Must Fall

1937

Richard Thorpe

6.3

(203)