Candles at Nine
Synopsis
A rich but miserly old man taunts his relatives about who will get his money when he dies, and is soon mysteriously murdered. It turns out that he has left his estate to a beautiful young actress whom the other relatives didn't know was related to him. Several attempts on her life are thwarted by a detective, who sets out to discover who's behind the scheme to kill her.
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Jessie Matthews
Dorothea Capper, the Heiress
John Stuart
William Gardener, Turf Commission
Eliot Makeham
Everard Hope
Beatrix Lehmann
Julia Carberry, Everard's Housekeeper
John Salew
Griggs, Everard's Butler
Joss Ambler
Garth Hope
Vera Bogetti
Lucille Hope, Garth's Wife
André van Gyseghem
Cecil Tempest
Winifred Shotter
Brenda Tempest, Cecil's Wife
Reginald Purdell
Charles Lacey
Hugh Dempster
Hugh Lacey
Ernest Butcher
Eveard's Gardener
C. Denier Warren
Middleton, the Executor
Patricia Hayes
Gwendolyn, the Maid
Gerry Wilmot
The Compere
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Harlow
- Screenplay & Story
- John Harlow, Basil Mason
- Original Title
- Candles at Nine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Harlow
John Harlow, Basil Mason, Anthony Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
John Harlow
Director
John Harlow
Screenplay
Basil Mason
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candles at Nine
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What is Candles at Nine about?
A rich but miserly old man taunts his relatives about who will get his money when he dies, and is soon mysteriously murdered. It turns out that he has left his estate to a beautiful young actress whom the other relatives didn't know was related to him. Several attempts on her life are thwarted by a detective, who sets out to discover who's behind the scheme to kill her.
Who directed Candles at Nine?
Candles at Nine was directed by John Harlow.
Who stars in Candles at Nine?
The principal cast of Candles at Nine includes Jessie Matthews, John Stuart, Eliot Makeham, Beatrix Lehmann, John Salew.
When was Candles at Nine released and how long is it?
Candles at Nine was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is Candles at Nine based on a book or true story?
Candles at Nine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Gilbert".