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Dead of Night

This horror anthology has six stories, including one that links the other five together. They are:

The linking narrative. Original story by E.F. Benson. Directed by Basil Dearden.

"Hearse Driver." Original story by E.F. Benson. Directed by Basil Dearden.

"Christmas Party." Original story by Angus MacPhail. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.

"The Haunted Mirror." Original story by John Baines. Directed by Robert Hamer.

"Golfing Story." Original story by H.G. Wells. Directed by Charles Crichton.

"The Ventriloquist's Dummy." Original story by John Baines. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.

How long is Dead of Night?
1 hour and 43 minutes
When was Dead of Night released?
June 28, 1946
What is the IMDb rating of Dead of Night?
7.5 out of 10
Who stars in Dead of Night?
Mervyn Johns, Michael Redgrave, and Roland Culver
Who wrote Dead of Night?
H.G. Wells, E.F. Benson, T.E.B. Clarke, Angus MacPhail, and John Baines
Who directed Dead of Night?
Basil Dearden, Charles Crichton, Robert Hamer, and Alberto Cavalcanti
Who was the composer for Dead of Night?
Georges Auric
Who was the producer of Dead of Night?
Michael Balcon
Who was the cinematographer for Dead of Night?
Douglas Slocombe and Stanley Pavey
Who was the editor of Dead of Night?
Charles Hasse
Who are the characters in Dead of Night?
Walter Craig, Eliot Foley, Mrs Foley, Larry Potter, and Maxwell Frere
What is the plot of Dead of Night?
Guests at an English estate recall nightmares.
How much did Dead of Night earn at the worldwide box office?
$35,300
What is Dead of Night rated?
Approved
What genre is Dead of Night?
Drama and Horror
How many awards has Dead of Night won?
2 awards
How many awards has Dead of Night been nominated for?
4 nominations

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