Night Must Fall
1937· 116 min· USA
DramaMysteryThriller
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.
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Writer
- Emlyn Williams (from the stage success of), John Van Druten (screen play)
- Released
- 30 Apr 1937
- Country
- USA
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins.
Cast
MT
Merle Tottenham

Kathleen Harrison
DM
Dame May Whitty
RR
Rosalind Russell

Robert Montgomery

Matthew Boulton
BM
Beryl Mercer

May Whitty

Alan Marshal
EM
Eily Malyon
EE
E. E. Clive