The Unholy Night(1929)
The Unholy Night Synopsis
When a rash of murders depletes their number, a billionaire's employees are brought together at an Englishman's estate.
The Unholy Night (1929) is a mystery, thriller and horror film directed by Lionel Barrymore, released on September 13, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Ernest Torrence, Roland Young, Dorothy Sebastian and Natalie Moorhead. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Lionel Barrymore
- Writers:
- Edwin Justus Mayer, Dorothy Farnum, Ben Hecht
- Cinematographer:
- Ira H. Morgan
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Unholy Night (1929) Trailer
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The Unholy Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ernest Torrence
as Dr. Ballou
Roland Young
as Lord Montague
Dorothy Sebastian
as Lady Efra
Natalie Moorhead
as Lady Vi
Sydney Jarvis
as The Butler
Polly Moran
as Polly, Maid
George Cooper
as Frey, Lord Montague's Orderly
Sôjin Kamiyama
as The Mystic
Claude Fleming
as Sir James Rumsey
Clarence Geldart
as Inspector Lewis
John Miljan
as Major Mallory
Richard Tucker
as Colonel Davidson
Key crew
Directed by Lionel Barrymore, written by Edwin Justus Mayer, Dorothy Farnum and Ben Hecht.
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The Unholy Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Unholy Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unholy Night online?
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The Unholy Night (1929) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Unholy Night?
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The main cast of The Unholy Night (1929) includes Ernest Torrence, Roland Young, Dorothy Sebastian, Natalie Moorhead and Sydney Jarvis. The film was directed by Lionel Barrymore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unholy Night released?
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The Unholy Night was released on September 13, 1929 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Unholy Night worth watching?
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The Unholy Night (1929) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Unholy Night?
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