One Frightened Night (1935)

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.

Directed by: Christy Cabanne

Cast: Charley Grapewin, Lucien Littlefield, Mary Carlisle, Adrian Morris, Arthur Hohl, Christy Cabanne, Clarence Wilson, Evalyn Knapp, Fred Kelsey, Hedda Hopper, Rafaela Ottiano, Regis Toomey

Genres: Comedy, Mystery

Rating: 6/10

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