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Movie poster: One Exciting Night (1922)
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One Exciting Night

1922 · 143 min Mystery Crime Comedy Horror
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

A young orphan girl, courted by an unpleasant older suitor who has a hold over her adoptive mother, falls in love with Fairfax, a young stranger at a party. A group of bootleggers try to get away with the loot stashed previously within Fairfax's mansion; Mysterious faces peer into the windows and shadowy figures stalk the hall. One of the bootleggers is killed and the young stranger becomes the prime suspect.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1922
Country United States of America
Genre Mystery, Crime, Comedy, Horror
Director D.W. Griffith
Runtime 143 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (5 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a masterful blend of suspense and humor, relying on the classic 'old dark house' trope where every shadow holds a secret. Griffith explores the chaos that ensues when greed, romance, and fear collide under one roof.

What lingers after the final reel is the delightful tension between genuine scares and playful comedy, a testament to early genre-bending. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: D.W. Griffith

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Best enjoyed on a stormy night with the lights dimmed, embracing the silent-era charm and spooky fun.

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