A Shriek in the Night_
Rival newspaper reporters Pat Morgan and Ted Rand find themselves unraveling the mystery behind the death of a millionaire philanthropist who fell from his penthouse balcony. When it is discovered that the plunge was not an accident, the building's residents come under suspicion. Soon, the body count begins to mount as three more murders occur by strangulation.
Starring
Ginger Rogers, Lyle Talbot, Harvey Clark
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
A Shriek in the Night was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
Rival newspaper reporters Pat Morgan and Ted Rand find themselves unraveling the mystery behind the death of a millionaire philanthropist who fell from his p...
A Shriek in the Night is a Mystery, Thriller, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 6m.
CAST (14)
Ginger Rogers
Pat Morgan
Lyle Talbot
Ted Rand
Harvey Clark
Peterson
Purnell Pratt
Inspector Russell
Lillian Harmer
Augusta
Arthur Hoyt
Wilfred
Louise Beavers
Maid
Clarence Wilson
Perkins
Maurice Black
Josephus Martini (uncredited)
Jim Farley
Jim Brown (uncredited)
Cyril Ring
Eddie (uncredited)
DR
Dick Rush
Policeman in Hallway (uncredited)
Tiny Sandford
Detective (uncredited)
Philip Sleeman
Detective (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
66 min (1h 6m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (17 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Shriek in the Night about?
Rival newspaper reporters Pat Morgan and Ted Rand find themselves unraveling the mystery behind the death of a millionaire philanthropist who fell from his penthouse balcony. When it is discovered that the plunge was not an accident, the building's residents come under suspicion. Soon, the body count begins to mount as three more murders occur by strangulation.
How long is A Shriek in the Night?
A Shriek in the Night has a runtime of 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Who stars in A Shriek in the Night?
The cast of A Shriek in the Night includes Ginger Rogers, Lyle Talbot, Harvey Clark, Purnell Pratt, Lillian Harmer.
What is the rating of A Shriek in the Night?
A Shriek in the Night has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Mystery
Thriller
Horror