A Shriek in the Night(1933)
A Shriek in the Night Synopsis
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.
A Shriek in the Night (1933) is a mystery, thriller and horror film directed by Albert Ray, released on July 22, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Ginger Rogers, Lyle Talbot, Harvey Clark and Purnell Pratt. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Ray
- Writers:
- Frances Hyland, Kurt Kempler
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Galligan
- Production:
- Allied Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Shriek in the Night (1933) Trailer
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A Shriek in the Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ginger Rogers
as Pat Morgan
Lyle Talbot
as Ted Rand
Harvey Clark
as Peterson
Purnell Pratt
as Inspector Russell
Lillian Harmer
as Augusta
Arthur Hoyt
as Wilfred
- Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
as Maid
Clarence Wilson
as Perkins
Maurice Black
as Josephus Martini (uncredited)
Jim Farley
as Jim Brown (uncredited)
Cyril Ring
as Eddie (uncredited)
- Dick Rush
Dick Rush
as Policeman in Hallway (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Albert Ray, written by Frances Hyland and Kurt Kempler.
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A Shriek in the Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 20 ratings.
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A Shriek in the Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Shriek in the Night online?
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A Shriek in the Night (1933) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, IndieFlix, FilmBox+ and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Shriek in the Night?
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The main cast of A Shriek in the Night (1933) includes Ginger Rogers, Lyle Talbot, Harvey Clark, Purnell Pratt and Lillian Harmer. The film was directed by Albert Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Shriek in the Night released?
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A Shriek in the Night was released on July 22, 1933 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is A Shriek in the Night worth watching?
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A Shriek in the Night (1933) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 20 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 A Shriek in the Night?
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