

A Shriek in the Night
1933-07-22 · 66 min · ★ 5.2
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 RogersPat Morgan
Lyle TalbotTed Rand
Harvey ClarkPeterson
Purnell PrattInspector Russell
Lillian HarmerAugusta
Arthur HoytWilfred
Louise BeaversMaid
Clarence WilsonPerkins
Maurice BlackJosephus Martini (uncredited)
Jim FarleyJim Brown (uncredited)
Cyril RingEddie (uncredited)
Tiny SandfordDetective (uncredited)
Philip SleemanDetective (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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