A Shriek in the Night (1933)
Rival newspaper reporters Pat Morgan and Ted Rand find themselves unraveling the mystery behind the death of a millionaire philanthropist who fell from his penthouse balcony. When it is discovered that the plunge was not an accident, the building's residents come under suspicion. Soon, the body count begins to mount as three more murders occur by strangulation.
Director: Albert Ray
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: July 22, 1933
Cast
- Ginger Rogers - Pat Morgan
- Lyle Talbot - Ted Rand
- Harvey Clark - Peterson
- Purnell Pratt - Inspector Russell
- Lillian Harmer - Augusta
- Arthur Hoyt - Wilfred
- Louise Beavers - Maid
- Clarence Wilson - Perkins
- Maurice Black - Josephus Martini (uncredited)
- Jim Farley - Jim Brown (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Frances Hyland (Screenplay)
- Kurt Kempler (Story)
Cinematography: Tom Galligan, Harry Neumann
Editing: Leete Renick Brown
Production: Allied Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles
Keywords
newspaper, murder, reporter, pre-code
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More Films by Director: Albert Ray
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Shriek in the Night about?
- Rival newspaper reporters Pat Morgan and Ted Rand find themselves unraveling the mystery behind the death of a millionaire philanthropist who fell from his penthouse balcony. When it is discovered that the plunge was not an accident, the building's residents come under suspicion. Soon, the body count begins to mount as three more murders occur by strangulation.
- Who directed A Shriek in the Night?
- A Shriek in the Night was directed by Albert Ray.
- Who stars in A Shriek in the Night?
- A Shriek in the Night stars Ginger Rogers, Lyle Talbot, Harvey Clark, Purnell Pratt, Lillian Harmer, Arthur Hoyt.
- How long is A Shriek in the Night?
- A Shriek in the Night has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is A Shriek in the Night?
- A Shriek in the Night is a Mystery, Thriller, Horror film.
- Where was A Shriek in the Night produced?
- A Shriek in the Night was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Shriek in the Night?
- The themes of A Shriek in the Night include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles.