The 9th Guest
“Their Host Was a Spectre … Their Hostess Disaster!”
Synopsis
Eight people are invited by an unsigned telegram to a penthouse apartment, where they find themselves locked in and greeted by their unknown host's voice via the radio, who explains that before the night is over each one will be die unless they manage to outwit the ninth guest, Death.
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The 9th Guest Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-19
Top Cast
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Donald Cook
Jim Daley
Genevieve Tobin
Jean Trent
Hardie Albright
Henry Abbott
Edward Ellis
Tim Cronin
Edwin Maxwell
Jason Osgood
Vince Barnett
William Jones
Helen Flint
Sylvia Inglesby
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. Murray Reid
Nella Walker
Margaret Chisholm
Sidney Bracey
Hawkins
Mildred Gover
Jean's Maid (Uncredited)
Arthur Hoyt
Osgood's Secretary (Uncredited)
Mary MacLaren
First Telegraph Office Worker (Uncredited)
Billie Seward
Office Worker (Uncredited)
Gayne Whitman
Voice of the Host (Uncredited)
Charles Cahill Wilson
Burke (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Garnett Weston
- Original Title
- The 9th Guest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Garnett Weston, Gwen Bristow, Bruce Manning, Owen Davis
Benjamin H. Kline
Gene Milford
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
Gene Milford
Editor
Owen Davis
Writer
Garnett Weston
Screenplay
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 9th Guest
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What is The 9th Guest about?
Eight people are invited by an unsigned telegram to a penthouse apartment, where they find themselves locked in and greeted by their unknown host's voice via the radio, who explains that before the night is over each one will be die unless they manage to outwit the ninth guest, Death.
Who directed The 9th Guest?
The 9th Guest was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The 9th Guest?
The principal cast of The 9th Guest includes Donald Cook, Genevieve Tobin, Hardie Albright, Edward Ellis, Edwin Maxwell.
When was The 9th Guest released and how long is it?
The 9th Guest was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is The 9th Guest based on a book or true story?
The 9th Guest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gwen Bristow", Novel: "Bruce Manning".