Fear in the Night
“Nightmare of Murder...or Dream...or Reality”
Synopsis
The dream is unusually vivid: Bank employee Vince Grayson finds himself murdering a man in a sinister octagonal-shaped room lined with mirrors while a mysterious woman breaks into a safe. It is so vivid that Vince suspects it may have really happened. To get the dream off his mind, he goes on a picnic with some relatives. When a thunderstorm forces his party into a nearby mansion, Vince discovers that the bizarre room does exist, and it means nothing but trouble.
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Paul Kelly
Cliff Herlihy
DeForest Kelley
Vince Grayson
Ann Doran
Lil Herlihy
Kay Scott
Betty Winters
Charles Victor
Captain Warner
Robert Emmett Keane
Lewis Belknap, aka Harry Byrd
Jeff York
Deputy Torrence (as Jeff Yorke)
Gladys Blake
Bank Clerk (uncredited)
Julia Faye
Rental Home Owner (uncredited)
John Harmon
Clyde Bilyou (uncredited)
Richard Keene
Mr. Kern (uncredited)
Janet Warren
Mrs. Dorothy Belknap (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes
Man with Packages in Elevator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxwell Shane
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane, Cornell Woolrich
- Original Score
- Rudy Schrager
- Original Title
- Fear in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxwell Shane
Maxwell Shane, Cornell Woolrich
Rudy Schrager
Jack Greenhalgh
Howard A. Smith
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Maxwell Shane
Director
Maxwell Shane
Writer
Howard A. Smith
Editor
Rudy Schrager
Original Music Composer
William H. Pine
Producer
William C. Thomas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fear in the Night about?
The dream is unusually vivid: Bank employee Vince Grayson finds himself murdering a man in a sinister octagonal-shaped room lined with mirrors while a mysterious woman breaks into a safe. It is so vivid that Vince suspects it may have really happened. To get the dream off his mind, he goes on a picnic with some relatives. When a thunderstorm forces his party into a nearby mansion, Vince discovers that the bizarre room does exist, and it means nothing but trouble.
Who directed Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night was directed by Maxwell Shane.
Who stars in Fear in the Night?
The principal cast of Fear in the Night includes Paul Kelly, DeForest Kelley, Ann Doran, Kay Scott, Charles Victor.
When was Fear in the Night released and how long is it?
Fear in the Night was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Fear in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear in the Night was composed by Rudy Schrager.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fear in the Night?
Fear in the Night holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).