Night Must Fall

Night Must Fall is a play, a psychological thriller, by Emlyn Williams, first performed in 1935.

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Emlyn Williams - 1935

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The 1937 film of the play tells the story of an elderly woman who hires a young man as a companion, despite her niece's worries that he may be a murderer. It stars Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell and Dame May Whitty.

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1937 - Robert Montgomery - Rosalind Russell - Dame May Whitty

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The movie was adapted by John Van Druten from the play, and was directed by Richard Thorpe.

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John Van Druten - Richard Thorpe

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It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Robert Montgomery) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Dame May Whitty).

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Academy Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

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Whitty had played the same role when the play was performed in London and in New York City.

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London - New York City

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Another movie of the subject was made in 1964. Directed by Karel Reisz from a script by Clive Exton, it starred Albert Finney. Susan Hampshire and Sheila Hancock.

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Karel Reisz - Clive Exton - Albert Finney - Susan Hampshire - Sheila Hancock

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