Candles at Nine
Originally released in 1944. Candles at Nine is a mystery/horror film. directed by John Harlow. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jessie Matthews, John Stuart, and Eliot Makeham
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jessie Matthews
as Dorothea Capper, the Heiress
John Stuart
as William Gardener, Turf Commission
Eliot Makeham
as Everard Hope
Beatrix Lehmann
as Julia Carberry, Everard's Housekeeper
John Salew
as Griggs, Everard's Butler
Joss Ambler
as Garth Hope
Vera Bogetti
as Lucille Hope, Garth's Wife
André van Gyseghem
as Cecil Tempest
Winifred Shotter
as Brenda Tempest, Cecil's Wife
Reginald Purdell
as Charles Lacey
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British National Films
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 w...
Who directed Candles at Nine?
Candles at Nine was directed by John Harlow.
How long is Candles at Nine?
Candles at Nine has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Candles at Nine released?
Candles at Nine was released on January 1, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Candles at Nine?
The main cast of Candles at Nine includes Jessie Matthews, John Stuart, Eliot Makeham, Beatrix Lehmann, John Salew.