Night Must Fall

"Amazing! Different! Unique!"

Apr 30 1937 Approved 1h 56m
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Wealthy widow Mrs. Bramson notices that her maid is distracted, and when she learns the girl's fiancé, Danny, is the reason, she summons him in. Mrs. Bramson's niece Olivia takes a liking to Danny, and comes to believe that he may have been involved in the disappearance of a local woman.

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Plot

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.

Written by

Emlyn Williams, John Van Druten

Directed by

Richard Thorpe

Cast

Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell, May Whitty

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
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