One Hysterical Night
“YOU'LL RAVE! YOU'LL ROAR WITH LAFFS!”
Synopsis
The scheming aunt and uncle of William Judd, heir to the family fortune, persuade him to pose as Napoleon at a fancy masquerade ball, but they are actually having him committed to an insane asylum. Since all the other inmates/attendees think they are historical figures such as Robin Hood, the Duke of Wellington, Paul Revere, William Tell, Salome, Robinson Crusoe, Sherlock Holmes and others, it takes a while for Judd to separate the wheat from the chaff and prove he is not deranged. His quest becomes more urgent when he falls in love with a nurse named Josephine, who does not think she is Napoleon's "Josephine" but is convinced Judd thinks he is Napoleaon.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William James Craft
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell, Reginald Denny
- Original Title
- One Hysterical Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William James Craft
Earle Snell, Reginald Denny
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
Earle Snell
Writer
William James Craft
Director
Reginald Denny
Writer
Milton Carruth
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Hysterical Night
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What is One Hysterical Night about?
The scheming aunt and uncle of William Judd, heir to the family fortune, persuade him to pose as Napoleon at a fancy masquerade ball, but they are actually having him committed to an insane asylum. Since all the other inmates/attendees think they are historical figures such as Robin Hood, the Duke of Wellington, Paul Revere, William Tell, Salome, Robinson Crusoe, Sherlock Holmes and others, it takes a while for Judd to separate the wheat from the chaff and prove he is not deranged. His quest becomes more urgent when he falls in love with a nurse named Josephine, who does not think she is Napoleon's "Josephine" but is convinced Judd thinks he is Napoleaon.
Who directed One Hysterical Night?
One Hysterical Night was directed by William James Craft.
Who stars in One Hysterical Night?
The principal cast of One Hysterical Night includes Reginald Denny, Nora Lane, E.J. Ratcliffe, Fritz Feld, Slim Summerville.
When was One Hysterical Night released and how long is it?
One Hysterical Night was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Hysterical Night?
One Hysterical Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).