Candles at Nine (1944)

Cast

• Jessie Matthews - Dorothea Capper, the Heiress
• John Stuart - William Gardener, Turf Commission
• Eliot Makeham - Everard Hope
• Beatrix Lehmann - Julia Carberry, Everard's Housekeeper
• John Salew - Griggs, Everard's Butler
• Joss Ambler - Garth Hope
• Vera Bogetti - Lucille Hope, Garth's Wife
• André van Gyseghem - Cecil Tempest
• Winifred Shotter - Brenda Tempest, Cecil's Wife
• Reginald Purdell - Charles Lacey

Screenplay

• John Harlow (Screenplay)
• Anthony Gilbert (Novel)
• Basil Mason (Screenplay)

Keywords

murder, gothic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Candles at Nine about?

A rich but miserly old man taunts his relatives about who will get his money when he dies, and is soon mysteriously murdered. It turns out that he has left his estate to a beautiful young actress whom the other relatives didn't know was related to him. Several attempts on her life are thwarted by a detective, who sets out to discover who's behind the scheme to kill her.

Who directed Candles at Nine?

Candles at Nine was directed by John Harlow.

Who stars in Candles at Nine?

Candles at Nine stars Jessie Matthews, John Stuart, Eliot Makeham, Beatrix Lehmann, John Salew, Joss Ambler.

How long is Candles at Nine?

Candles at Nine has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).

What genre is Candles at Nine?

Candles at Nine is a Mystery, Horror film.

Where was Candles at Nine produced?

Candles at Nine was produced in United Kingdom.