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ROMANCE . 1929 . 1h 15m . 5.0/10

One Hysterical Night_

"YOU'LL RAVE! YOU'LL ROAR WITH LAFFS!"

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.

Starring Reginald Denny, Nora Lane, E.J. Ratcliffe
5.0/10
Rating
1h 15m
Runtime
1929
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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YOU'LL RAVE! YOU'LL ROAR WITH LAFFS!

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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Cast
Reginald Denny stars as William 'Napoleon' Judd in One Hysterical Night.
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Year context
One Hysterical Night was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
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 h...
One Hysterical Night is a Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 15m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
75 min (1h 15m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (1 votes)

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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.
How long is One Hysterical Night?
One Hysterical Night has a runtime of 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Who stars in One Hysterical Night?
The cast of One Hysterical Night includes Reginald Denny, Nora Lane, E.J. Ratcliffe, Fritz Feld, Slim Summerville.
What is the rating of One Hysterical Night?
One Hysterical Night has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Romance Comedy
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