

Thunder in the Night
Synopsis
Officer Karl Torok's best friend, Count Alvinczy, is elected president of the Hungarian cabinet. Meanwhile, Alvinczy's wife, Madalaine, receives a message from a blackmailer, threatening her husband. When the blackmailer winds up dead, Madalaine appears to be the most likely suspect. Torok, however, knows the case is more complicated than it seems and dedicates himself to revealing the truth behind the mystery.
Top Cast
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Capt. Karl Torok
Karen Morley
Countess Madalaine
Paul Cavanagh
Count Peter Alvinczy
Gene Lockhart
Gabor
Una O'Connor
Julie, Hotel Maid
Russell Hicks
Prefect of Police
Herman Bing
Taxi Driver
Cornelius Keefe
Paul Szegedy
Gloria Roy
Katherine Szabo
Bodil Rosing
Lisa
John Qualen
Hotel Porter
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Professor Omega
Bess Flowers
Party Guest
William Bailey
Party Guest
Brooks Benedict
Party Guest
Stanley Blystone
Policeman
Dell Henderson
Ambassador - Party Guest
Gladden James
Police Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Original Title
- Thunder in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunder in the Night about?
Officer Karl Torok's best friend, Count Alvinczy, is elected president of the Hungarian cabinet. Meanwhile, Alvinczy's wife, Madalaine, receives a message from a blackmailer, threatening her husband. When the blackmailer winds up dead, Madalaine appears to be the most likely suspect. Torok, however, knows the case is more complicated than it seems and dedicates himself to revealing the truth behind the mystery.
Who directed Thunder in the Night?
Thunder in the Night was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in Thunder in the Night?
The principal cast of Thunder in the Night includes Edmund Lowe, Karen Morley, Paul Cavanagh, Gene Lockhart, Una O'Connor.
When was Thunder in the Night released and how long is it?
Thunder in the Night was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunder in the Night?
Thunder in the Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















