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Night Must Fall

  • 1937
  • Approved
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.4K
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Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell in Night Must Fall (1937)
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When a rich but cantankerous dowager on an isolated estate hires an engaging handyman, her niece/companion becomes suspicious of his motives.When a rich but cantankerous dowager on an isolated estate hires an engaging handyman, her niece/companion becomes suspicious of his motives.When a rich but cantankerous dowager on an isolated estate hires an engaging handyman, her niece/companion becomes suspicious of his motives.

  • Director
    • Richard Thorpe
  • Writers
    • Emlyn Williams
    • John Van Druten
  • Stars
    • Robert Montgomery
    • Rosalind Russell
    • May Whitty
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Thorpe
    • Writers
      • Emlyn Williams
      • John Van Druten
    • Stars
      • Robert Montgomery
      • Rosalind Russell
      • May Whitty
    • 63User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 8 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast17

    Robert Montgomery
    Robert Montgomery
    • Danny
    Rosalind Russell
    Rosalind Russell
    • Olivia GHRayne
    May Whitty
    May Whitty
    • Mrs. Bramson
    • (as Dame May Whitty)
    Alan Marshal
    Alan Marshal
    • Justin
    Merle Tottenham
    Merle Tottenham
    • Dora
    Kathleen Harrison
    Kathleen Harrison
    • Mrs. Terence
    Matthew Boulton
    Matthew Boulton
    • Belsize
    Eily Malyon
    Eily Malyon
    • Nurse
    E.E. Clive
    E.E. Clive
    • Guide
    Beryl Mercer
    Beryl Mercer
    • Saleslady
    Winifred Harris
    Winifred Harris
    • Mrs. Laurie
    Nora Cecil
    Nora Cecil
    • Woman in Tour
    • (uncredited)
    Larry Harris
    Larry Harris
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    P.J. Kelly
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence
    • Undetermined Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Marjorie Prax
    • Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Jerry Tucker
    • Boy Tourist in Sailor Suit
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Thorpe
    • Writers
      • Emlyn Williams
      • John Van Druten
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews63

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    Summary

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    Related interests

    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Chinatown (1974)
    Mystery
    Cho Yeo-jeong in Parasite (2019)
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) didn't want Robert Montgomery to do the film and at its premiere at Grauman's Chinese screened a trailer disclaiming the film and warning the audience about the film's "spurious content". Despite this, the film was well received by audiences and critics.
    • Goofs
      In Mrs. Bramson's bedroom, Danny tucks in Mrs. Bramson and leaves, closing the bedroom door with an audible click. The next scene shows Danny outside the bedroom again closing the still-open door.
    • Quotes
      • Olivia Grayne: I'm not a snob, but in case you'd like to call here again, I'd like to point out that although I'm employed by my aunt, I'm not in Dora's position.
      • Danny: Well, I hope not. I am gonna marry her though, and I...
      • Olivia Grayne: I don't believe you.
      • Danny: You don't believe me, do you?
      • Olivia Grayne: Your eyes are set quite wide apart... and your hands are quite good, but I really don't know what's wrong with you.
      • Danny: Like me, do you?
      • Olivia Grayne: No!
      • Danny: Everybody else does.
    • Crazy credits
      The main title reads "The astonishing London and New York stage success 'Night Must Fall' ".
    • Connections
      Featured in 100 Years of Horror: Maniacs (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Mighty Lak' a Rose
      (1901) (uncredited)
      Written by Ethelbert Nevin
      Whistled by Robert Montgomery

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 30, 1937 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • När mörkret faller...
    • Filming locations
      • Redondo Beach, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 56m(116 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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