Produced by Mascot Pictures, a precursor to Republic, this is the story of Jasper Whyte (Charley Grapewin). In ill health, he tells people he's giving them his money before he croaks, so the gov'ment doesn't get it. Then... it starts to thunder and lightning.... it was a dark and stormy night. The grand- daughter who didn't get any money shows up, and things start to happen. Co-stars Regis Toomey and Hedda Hopper. Hopper had been around in the silents for YEARS, but of course would be known as the gossip columnist after her acting days. and Rafaela Ottiano is "Elvira", the creepy maid. she always had goofy, creepy roles. like the over-protective Suzette in "Grand Hotel". Directed by W. Christy Cabanne, who had begun as an actor in the VERY EARLY days of silent films... then went on to direct TONS of silents and Talkies. According to wikipedia, Cabanne directed Shirley Temple in her first credited role. One Frightened Night is pretty good... sound and picture quality are pretty shakey, but it probably needs restoration. A shortie, at 66 minutes. But they pack a lot in that time. They DO show various magic show bits, to liven things up a little. mixed in with playing some pranks on the sheriff. gets pretty wacky at the end. Currently showing on Moonlight Movie Channel.
Review of One Frightened Night
