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Terror by Night (1946)

"One way ticket to DEATH..!"

6.619461h 0mEN
MysteryCrimeThriller

Directed by Roy William Neill

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 0m

Language

EN

Release

February 1, 1946

Director

Roy William Neill

Official Trailer

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Overview

Holmes and Watson board a passenger train bound from London to Edinburgh, to guard the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond worth a fortune belonging to an elderly woman of wealth; but within the first hour of the trip, the woman's son is murdered and the diamond stolen and any of the passengers in...

Cast

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce

Nigel Bruce

Dr. John H. Watson

Alan Mowbray

Alan Mowbray

Major Duncan-Bleek

Dennis Hoey

Dennis Hoey

Inspector Lestrade

Renee Godfrey

Renee Godfrey

Vivian Vedder

Frederick Worlock

Frederick Worlock

Prof. William Kilbane

Mary Forbes

Mary Forbes

Lady Margaret Carstairs

Skelton Knaggs

Skelton Knaggs

Sands - Moran's Accomplice

Billy Bevan

Billy Bevan

Conductor Taking Tickets

Geoffrey Steele

Geoffrey Steele

Roland Carstairs

Janet Murdoch

Janet Murdoch

Mrs. Shallcross (uncredited)

Gerald Hamer

Gerald Hamer

Alf Shallcross (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Terror by Night (1946), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Holmes and Watson board a passenger train bound from London to Edinburgh, to guard the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond worth a fortune belonging to an elderly woman of wealth; but within the first hour of the trip, the woman's son is murdered and the diamond stolen and any of the passengers in their car could be the killer thief.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Terror by Night. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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