Candles at Nine (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1944, Candles at Nine is a mystery film directed by John Harlow, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A rich but miserly old man taunts his relatives about who will get his money when he dies, and is soon mysteriously murdered. It turns out that he has left his estate to a beautiful young actress whom the other relatives didn't know was related to him. Several attempts on her life are thwarted by a detective, who sets out to discover who's behind the scheme to kill her.
Who’s in it. Candles at Nine stars Jessie Matthews as Dorothea Capper, the Heiress, John Stuart as William Gardener, Turf Commission, Eliot Makeham as Everard Hope and Beatrix Lehmann as Julia Carberry, Everard's Housekeeper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Candles at Nine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candles at Nine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candles at Nine tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candles at Nine (1944)?
- In US, Candles at Nine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Candles at Nine worth watching?
- Candles at Nine holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candles at Nine?
- Candles at Nine stars Jessie Matthews, John Stuart, Eliot Makeham, Beatrix Lehmann and John Salew.
- When was Candles at Nine released?
- Candles at Nine was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.