One Exciting Night
"Their love dream sweeps the Boy and the Girl into the perilous maelstrom of secret mystery, creeping figures, peering eyes and clutching hands. Suspected, shadowed, accused-Then they find each other."
Originally released in 1922. One Exciting Night is a mystery/crime film. directed by D.W. Griffith. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Carol Dempster, Henry Hull, and Morgan Wallace
Synopsis
A young orphan girl, courted by an unpleasant older suitor who has a hold over her adoptive mother, falls in love with Fairfax, a young stranger at a party. A group of bootleggers try to get away with the loot stashed previously within Fairfax's mansion; Mysterious faces peer into the windows and shadowy figures stalk the hall. One of the bootleggers is killed and the young stranger becomes the prime suspect.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Carol Dempster
as Agnes Harrington
Henry Hull
as John Fairfax
Morgan Wallace
as J. Wilson Rockmaine
Margaret Dale
as Mrs. Harrington
Frank Wunderlee
as Samuel Jones
Porter Strong
as Romeo Washington
Frank Sheridan
as Detective
Charles Croker-King
as The Neighbor
Herbert Sutch
as Clary Johnson
Grace Griswold
as Auntie Fairfax
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- D.W. Griffith Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Exciting Night about?
A young orphan girl, courted by an unpleasant older suitor who has a hold over her adoptive mother, falls in love with Fairfax, a young stranger at a party. A group of bootleggers try to get away w...
Who directed One Exciting Night?
One Exciting Night was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is One Exciting Night?
One Exciting Night has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was One Exciting Night released?
One Exciting Night was released on October 2, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Exciting Night?
The main cast of One Exciting Night includes Carol Dempster, Henry Hull, Morgan Wallace, Margaret Dale, Frank Wunderlee.