Night Must Fall

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The 1937 film of the play tells the story of an elderly woman who hires a young man as a companion, despite her niece's worries that he may be a murderer. It stars Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell and Dame May Whitty[?].

The movie was adapted by John Van Druten[?] from the play, and was directed by Richard Thorpe[?].

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Robert Montgomery) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Dame May Whitty).

Whitty had played the same role when the play was performed in London and in New York City.