One Hysterical Night (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, One Hysterical Night is a comedy and romance film directed by William James Craft, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. One Hysterical Night stars Reginald Denny as William 'Napoleon' Judd, Nora Lane as Nurse Josephine, E.J. Ratcliffe as Wellington and Fritz Feld as Paganini, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Hysterical Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Hysterical Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Hysterical Night (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Hysterical Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in One Hysterical Night?
- One Hysterical Night stars Reginald Denny, Nora Lane, E.J. Ratcliffe, Fritz Feld and Slim Summerville.
- When was One Hysterical Night released?
- One Hysterical Night was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.