Night Must Fall (1937)

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

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.

Richard Thorpe
Director

Emlyn Williams, John Van Druten
Writer

Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell, May Whitty
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 2 nominations total
Country: United States
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7.2

IMDb (2980 votes)