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One Exciting Night
A young singer meets a man who is the victim of a kidnap plot, and is assumed by the gang to be his girlfriend.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young man, bored with his life, decides to stage a fake kidnapping to impress his sweetheart. However, his plan goes awry when a real crook enters the picture and a valuable necklace goes missing. The house becomes a chaotic scene of mistaken identities, hiding, and near-discoveries as everyone tries to figure out who has the necklace and what's really going on.
Critical Reception
Released during wartime, 'One Exciting Night' was a minor comedy-mystery that played on familiar tropes of the era. It received a lukewarm reception from critics, who found its plot somewhat predictable but acknowledged its lighthearted entertainment value. Audiences likely enjoyed it as a B-movie distraction.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted, if somewhat formulaic, comedy-mystery.
Relies on predictable plot twists and mistaken identities.
Offers some moments of amusing chaos.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by William Beaudine, who was a prolific director known for his work on B-movies and low-budget productions, earning him the nickname "One-Take Beaudine".
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