ManiakJiggy This is How Movies Should Be Made

Mjeteconer Just perfect...

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Skyler Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

ksf-2 Produced by Mascot Pictures, a precursor to Republic, this is the story of Jasper Whyte (Charley Grapewin). In ill health, he tells people he's giving them his money before he croaks, so the gov'ment doesn't get it. Then... it starts to thunder and lightning.... it was a dark and stormy night. The grand- daughter who didn't get any money shows up, and things start to happen. Co-stars Regis Toomey and Hedda Hopper. Hopper had been around in the silents for YEARS, but of course would be known as the gossip columnist after her acting days. and Rafaela Ottiano is "Elvira", the creepy maid. she always had goofy, creepy roles. like the over-protective Suzette in "Grand Hotel". Directed by W. Christy Cabanne, who had begun as an actor in the VERY EARLY days of silent films... then went on to direct TONS of silents and Talkies. According to wikipedia, Cabanne directed Shirley Temple in her first credited role. One Frightened Night is pretty good... sound and picture quality are pretty shakey, but it probably needs restoration. A shortie, at 66 minutes. But they pack a lot in that time. They DO show various magic show bits, to liven things up a little. mixed in with playing some pranks on the sheriff. gets pretty wacky at the end. Currently showing on Moonlight Movie Channel.

kidboots Unlike today, back in film's golden age, there were always roles for older character actors. Charley Grapewin - even in uncredited parts, he was easily recognisable and when he had a featured part (as the amiable granddad in "The Night of June 13th" (1931), who decides to tell the people in the street some home truths) he was very memorable. Lucien Littlefield also made a career out of character parts (Cupido the barber in "Torrent" (1926) and "The Cat and the Canary" (1927)).In this film Grapewin has the lead role as Jasper, a crotchety head of a family, who are planning how to spend his money before he is dead. Jasper has a surprising announcement - he is going to give each of his relatives a $1 million before he dies!!! But if his granddaughter can be found, it all goes to her!!! Lucien Littlefield for once playing his right age, plays Dr. Denham.Before the night is over, Mr. Felix (Clarence Wilson) is knocking at the door with the long lost granddaughter (Evalyn Knapp) - or is she!!!Downstairs, trouble is brewing - everyone has a desperate need of the $1 million gift. Arthur Proctor (Arthur Hohl) has lost money in some business venture and his wife (Hedda Hopper) is worried he will do something foolish. Suddenly Doris Waverley 2 (beautiful Mary Carlisle, looking a treat) turns up, then the Great Luvalle (Wallace Ford), looking for her. Before Jasper can take Doris upstairs to have it out with her double, the first Doris is killed by fast acting poison.A belligerent policeman (Fred Kelsey, whose most memorable role was the house detective in the "Honeymoon Hotel" sequence in "Footlight Parade") is trying to interview people. Everyone is acting pretty innocent. Tom (Regis Toomey) the black sheep of the family is romancing Doris - or is he just after her inheritance, and the Great Luvalle is determined to find the real killer!!!It is a pretty good film - all the players have enough time to establish their characters. Rafaela Ottiano is particularly good as Elvira, the creepy maid.Very Recommended.

dbborroughs One of the best old house murder mysteries.I loved this and I can't wait to see it again. As the reviewer on IMDb says it confounds your expectations by allowing things and people to survive and for events to unfold differently then you thought... (Read The IMDb comments after you see the film since they give too much away) Basically this is about an old guy who was going to give his fortune away to friends and relatives because his grand daughter can't be found. His daughter and he broke years ago and he wants to reconcile with his closest living relative.Just as he's about to give the money away the lawyer shows up with his grand daughter... everyones gift is taken back and the natives get very restless...Complicating matter is the sudden arrival of the grand daughter to ... yes another girl claiming to be the grand daughter shows up with a stage magician in tow...Murder ensues and things get very tense and very silly as a masked man tries to kill again... I have no idea if its possible to really deduce who did it, but it doesn't matter it just great fun.Its wonderful and only 65 minutes long.This is a gem to treasure with only one false, very false romantic note, it like how the hell did that happen? It must have been a contractual thing.If you want to see a great mystery see this movie. I can not recommend it highly enough. If you find it in the bargain bin get it. This is worth every penny you'll pay for it.

norm.vogel@verizon.net I have to agree with Eric Miller; this film is a GEM! A neat intro, all-star cast (for 1935) and an interesting story by the Great Stuart Palmer make this a top-notch film! If you're a fan of "Old House" films, this is a MUST-see!There is a "goof" listed for this film: "A room which has been locked since 1915 contains up-to-date (1935) fixtures".Whoever said that didn't watch the film closely, because they are incorrect! The locked room HAS NO visible lights -- the old man uses a candle when he enters with his niece. The room they must be talking about is the "trophy room", complete with mummies, skulls, daggers and all sorts of "weird" things! (Two different rooms).Norm Vogel www.normsfilms.com