The Night Comes Too Soon
“A story of razor-edge suspense!”
Synopsis
When ghosts inhabit an Englishwoman's home, Dyall, a ghost hunter of sorts, takes on the poltergeists. Developments reveal a trio of spirits that includes a sailor, the seaman's late wife, and her lover, whom the sailor had shot.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Kavanagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Dixon
- Original Title
- The Night Comes Too Soon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- British Animated Films, Federated
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Kavanagh
Pat Dixon, Edward George Bulwer-Lytton
Ray Densham
Dorothy Elliot
Harold Baim
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Elliot
Editor
Pat Dixon
Screenplay
Denis Kavanagh
Director
Harold Baim
Producer
Ray Densham
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What is The Night Comes Too Soon about?
When ghosts inhabit an Englishwoman's home, Dyall, a ghost hunter of sorts, takes on the poltergeists. Developments reveal a trio of spirits that includes a sailor, the seaman's late wife, and her lover, whom the sailor had shot.
Who directed The Night Comes Too Soon?
The Night Comes Too Soon was directed by Denis Kavanagh.
Who stars in The Night Comes Too Soon?
The principal cast of The Night Comes Too Soon includes Valentine Dyall, Anne Howard, Alec Faversham, Howard Douglas, Beatrice Marsden.
When was The Night Comes Too Soon released and how long is it?
The Night Comes Too Soon was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 52m.