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A Shriek in the Night poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.3 / 100
1933·Crime / Mystery / Romance·1h 6m

A SHRIEK IN THE NIGHT

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.

Above the Line
Albert Ray·DirectorFrances Hyland·ScreenplayKurt Kempler·StoryTom Galligan·Director of PhotographyHomer C. Ellmaker·Sound RecordistLeete Renick Brown·Editor
Cast
Ginger Rogers·Pat MorganLyle Talbot·Ted RandHarvey Clark·PetersonPurnell Pratt·Inspector RussellLillian Harmer·AugustaArthur Hoyt·WilfredLouise Beavers·MaidClarence Wilson·PerkinsMaurice Black·Josephus Martini (uncredited)Jim Farley·Jim Brown (uncredited)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Albert Ray·Director
Writing· 2
Frances Hyland·ScreenplayKurt Kempler·Story
Camera· 2
Tom Galligan·Director of PhotographyHarry Neumann·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Leete Renick Brown·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Homer C. Ellmaker·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
Eugene Hornboestel·Art DirectionAlfreda·Costume Design
Production· 2
Sidney Algier·Production ManagerM.H. Hoffman Jr.·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
M.H. Hoffman·Presenter
By the Numbers
50.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster for 'A Shriek in the Night' features a large yellow title across the upper half. Above the title, a man in a suit and a woman in a dress ”

mysterydrama
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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