- Night Must Fall (1937 film)
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Night Must Fall 
Directed by Richard Thorpe Produced by Hunt Stromberg Written by Emlyn Williams (play)
John Van DrutenStarring Robert Montgomery
Rosalind Russell
Dame May WhittyMusic by Edward Ward Cinematography Ray June Editing by Robert Kern Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Release date(s) April 30, 1937 Running time 116 minutes Country United States Language English Night Must Fall is a 1937 film adaptation of the Emlyn Williams play of the same name. It was directed by Richard Thorpe and adapted by John Van Druten. It stars Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell, and Dame May Whitty. Whitty reprised her role in the stage drama in London and New York.
It was remade in 1964 with the same title, starring Albert Finney, albeit with less success.
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Plot
A handsome young man charms his way into the household of a wealthy invalid, but her niece is suspicious of his motives.
Awards
Montgomery was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and Whitty for Best Supporting Actress. The film was named the Best Picture of the year by the National Board of Review.
Cast
- Robert Montgomery as Danny
- Rosalind Russell as Olivia Grayne
- Dame May Whitty as Mrs. Bramson
- Alan Marshal as Justin Laurie
- Merle Tottenham as Dora Parkoe, the maid
- Kathleen Harrison as Emily Terence, the cook
- Eily Malyon as Village Nurse
- Matthew Boulton as Inspector Belsize
- Beryl Mercer as Saleslady
- E. E. Clive as Tour Guide
External links
- Night Must Fall at the TCM Movie Database
- Night Must Fall at the Internet Movie Database
- Night Must Fall at AllRovi
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playsThe Fightin' Comeback (1927) • Red Clay (1927) (with Charles Logue)Categories:- English-language films
- 1937 films
- American films
- Black-and-white films
- Films based on plays
- Films directed by Richard Thorpe
- 1930s thriller films
- Psychological thriller films
- Thriller film stubs
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