Fear in the Night
"Nightmare of Murder...or Dream...or Reality"
Originally released in 1947. Fear in the Night is a crime/drama film. directed by Maxwell Shane. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Kelly, DeForest Kelley, and Ann Doran
Synopsis
The dream is unusually vivid: Bank employee Vince Grayson finds himself murdering a man in a sinister octagonal-shaped room lined with mirrors while a mysterious woman breaks into a safe. It is so vivid that Vince suspects it may have really happened. To get the dream off his mind, he goes on a picnic with some relatives. When a thunderstorm forces his party into a nearby mansion, Vince discovers that the bizarre room does exist, and it means nothing but trouble.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (34 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Kelly
as Cliff Herlihy
DeForest Kelley
as Vince Grayson
Ann Doran
as Lil Herlihy
Kay Scott
as Betty Winters
Charles Victor
as Captain Warner
Robert Emmett Keane
as Lewis Belknap, aka Harry Byrd
Jeff York
as Deputy Torrence (as Jeff Yorke)
Gladys Blake
as Bank Clerk (uncredited)
Julia Faye
as Rental Home Owner (uncredited)
John Harmon
as Clyde Bilyou (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pine-Thomas Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fear in the Night about?
The dream is unusually vivid: Bank employee Vince Grayson finds himself murdering a man in a sinister octagonal-shaped room lined with mirrors while a mysterious woman breaks into a safe. It is so ...
Who directed Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night was directed by Maxwell Shane.
How long is Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Fear in the Night released?
Fear in the Night was released on April 10, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fear in the Night?
The main cast of Fear in the Night includes Paul Kelly, DeForest Kelley, Ann Doran, Kay Scott, Charles Victor.