One Mysterious Night (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1944, One Mysterious Night is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 61 minutes. “What Happened to the Fabulous Diamond "Blue Star of the Nile"?...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a rare gem is stolen from an exhibition at a posh hotel, Inspector Farraday decides to recruit former thief Boston Blackie to find the stone. Along with his assistant, "The Runt", Blackie focuses his investigation on the hotel manager, George Daley, and his sister, Eileen. Through disguises and ruses, Blackie and the Runt try to trick their way to discovering the thieves.
Who’s in it. One Mysterious Night stars Chester Morris as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black, Janis Carter as Dorothy Anderson, William Wright as Paul Martens and Richard Lane as Inspector Farraday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, One Mysterious Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Mysterious Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Mysterious Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Mysterious Night (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Mysterious Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is One Mysterious Night worth watching?
- One Mysterious Night holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Mysterious Night?
- One Mysterious Night stars Chester Morris, Janis Carter, William Wright, Richard Lane and George E. Stone.
- When was One Mysterious Night released?
- One Mysterious Night was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.