Night of Mystery
Synopsis
Philo Vance investigates a series of murders among members of the wealthy Greene family.
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Top Cast
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Grant Richards
Philo Vance
Roscoe Karns
Sergeant Heath
Helen Burgess
Ada Greene
Ruth Coleman
Sibella Greene
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Tobias Greene
June Martel
Barton
Ellen Drew
Secretary
Purnell Pratt
John F. X. Markham
Colin Tapley
Chester Greene
James Bush
Rex Greene
Leonard Carey
Lister
Nora Cecil
Harvey Stephens
Ivan F. Simpson
Greta Meyer
Myra Marsh
Barlowe Borland
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.A. Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Partos, Gladys Unger, S.S. Van Dine
- Original Title
- Night of Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.A. Dupont
Frank Partos, Gladys Unger, S.S. Van Dine
Harry Fischbeck
James Smith
Robert North, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
E.A. Dupont
Director
Frank Partos
Writer
Gladys Unger
Writer
Robert North
Producer
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
James Smith
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of Mystery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night of Mystery about?
Philo Vance investigates a series of murders among members of the wealthy Greene family.
Who directed Night of Mystery?
Night of Mystery was directed by E.A. Dupont.
Who stars in Night of Mystery?
The principal cast of Night of Mystery includes Grant Richards, Roscoe Karns, Helen Burgess, Ruth Coleman, Elizabeth Patterson.
When was Night of Mystery released and how long is it?
Night of Mystery was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is Night of Mystery based on a book or true story?
Night of Mystery is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "S.S. Van Dine".