Footsteps in the Night


1932

Brief Synopsis

On his honeymoon, inventor Peter Martin takes along the drawings for his latest creation. Peter is kidnapped when he responds to a fake telegram. The kidnappers fail, however, to uncover his invention, as unknown to Peter, a pet spaniel has removed the drawings from his suitcase. The villians then...

Film Details

Also Known As
A Honeymoon Adventure
Release Date
Dec 15, 1932
Premiere Information
London opening: Sep 1932; New York opening: 9 May 1932
Production Company
Associated Talking Pictures, Ltd.
Distribution Company
Captain Harold Auten
Country
Great Britain and United States
Location
England, Great Britain
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Footsteps in the Night by Cicely Fraser-Simson (New York, 1929).

Technical Specs

Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
6,084ft

Synopsis

On his honeymoon, inventor Peter Martin takes along the drawings for his latest creation. Peter is kidnapped when he responds to a fake telegram. The kidnappers fail, however, to uncover his invention, as unknown to Peter, a pet spaniel has removed the drawings from his suitcase. The villians then go to Peter's home in the hope of recovering the drawings from Peter's young bride Eve. After a chase and a fistfight, Eve is finally able to assist in the rescue of her new husband.

Film Details

Also Known As
A Honeymoon Adventure
Release Date
Dec 15, 1932
Premiere Information
London opening: Sep 1932; New York opening: 9 May 1932
Production Company
Associated Talking Pictures, Ltd.
Distribution Company
Captain Harold Auten
Country
Great Britain and United States
Location
England, Great Britain
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Footsteps in the Night by Cicely Fraser-Simson (New York, 1929).

Technical Specs

Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
6,084ft

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The film was released in Great Britain under the title A Honeymoon Adventure. Modern sources indictate that parts of the film were shot on location in Scotland. Modern sources include the following additional credits: Director Maurice Elvey; Screenplay Rupert Downing and John Paddy Carstairs; Design Norman Arnold; Editing Otto Ludwig; Sound Marcus Cooper; Music Director Ernest Irving; Waltz by Harold Fraser-Simson.