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One Hysterical Night (1929)

Movie ★ 7.5 75 min

Romance Comedy

The scheming aunt and uncle of William Judd, heir to the family fortune, persuade him to pose as Napoleon at a fancy masquerade ball, but they are actually having him committed to an insane asylum. Since all the other inmates/attendees think they are historical figures such as Robin Hood, the Duke of Wellington, Paul Revere, William Tell, Salome, Robinson Crusoe, Sherlock Holmes and others, it takes a while for Judd to separate the wheat from the chaff and prove he is not deranged. His quest becomes more urgent when he falls in love with a nurse named Josephine, who does not think she is Napoleon's "Josephine" but is convinced Judd thinks he is Napoleaon.

William James Craft Director Earle Snell Writer Reginald Denny Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 5, 1929
Runtime
75 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0020241
Language

Cast

Reginald Denny Reginald Denny William 'Napoleon' Judd Nora Lane Nora Lane Nurse Josephine E.J. Ratcliffe E.J. Ratcliffe Wellington Fritz Feld Fritz Feld Paganini Slim Summerville Slim Summerville Robin Hood Joyzelle Joyner Joyzelle Joyner Salome Jules Cowles Jules Cowles William Tell Walter Brennan Walter Brennan Paul Revere Henry Otto Henry Otto Dr. Hayden Margaret Campbell Margaret Campbell Mrs. Bixby Peter Gawthorne Peter Gawthorne Mr. Bixby

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Frequently asked questions

What is One Hysterical Night about?
The scheming aunt and uncle of William Judd, heir to the family fortune, persuade him to pose as Napoleon at a fancy masquerade ball, but they are actually having him committed to an insane asylum. Since all the other inmates/attendees think they are historical figures such as Robin Hood, the Duke of Wellington, Paul Revere, William Tell, Salome, Robinson Crusoe, Sherlock Holmes and others, it takes a while for Judd to separate the wheat from the chaff and prove he is not deranged. His quest becomes more urgent when he falls in love with a nurse named Josephine, who does not think she is Napoleon's "Josephine" but is convinced Judd thinks he is Napoleaon.
Who directed One Hysterical Night?
One Hysterical Night was directed by William James Craft.
Who stars in One Hysterical Night?
One Hysterical Night stars Reginald Denny, Nora Lane, E.J. Ratcliffe, Fritz Feld.
When was One Hysterical Night released?
One Hysterical Night is a 1929 romance, comedy film.
Where can I watch One Hysterical Night?
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