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A Shriek in the Night
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A Shriek in the Night

1933-07-22 · 66 min · ★ 5.2

Mystery · Thriller · Horror

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.

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Directors
Albert Ray
Production companies
Allied Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ginger RogersGinger RogersPat Morgan
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotTed Rand
Harvey ClarkHarvey ClarkPeterson
Purnell PrattPurnell PrattInspector Russell
Lillian HarmerLillian HarmerAugusta
Arthur HoytArthur HoytWilfred
Louise BeaversLouise BeaversMaid
Clarence WilsonClarence WilsonPerkins
Maurice BlackMaurice BlackJosephus Martini (uncredited)
Jim FarleyJim FarleyJim Brown (uncredited)
Cyril RingCyril RingEddie (uncredited)
Dick RushPoliceman in Hallway (uncredited)
Tiny SandfordTiny SandfordDetective (uncredited)
Philip SleemanPhilip SleemanDetective (uncredited)

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