One Shivery Night

Name: One Shivery Night
Director: Del Lord
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1950-01-01
Duration: 16 min
Cast: Hugh Herbert, Dudley Dickerson, Vernon Dent, Philip Van Zandt, Robert B. Williams

1950Dir. Del Lord16m

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One Shivery Night is a 1950 comedy directed by Del Lord that plays with the classic trope of hidden treasure and haunted locales. The film blends humor and light suspense as Hugh and Julius, the hapless duo, stumble into a mansion filled with quirky surprises and eccentric fortune hunters. The pacing is pretty brisk, keeping the laughs coming while also weaving in that atmospheric tension typical of older thrillers. You get that charming mix of practical effects for the spooky elements, which adds a certain charm to the scares. The performances are great too, with just the right amount of exaggerated expressions that you’d expect from a comedy of this era. It’s a fun watch that captures the spirit of its time without trying too hard.

Check for the different releases; some have better restoration.The chemistry between the leads really stands out.Look for the practical effects used in the mansion scenes.