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.
Okay, so One Hysterical Night? Yeah, it's definitely for a very specific crowd. If you're into those early sound comedies, the kind that feel a little like stage plays but with cameras, you might find some real charm here. But if you need fast-paced jokes and slick visuals, this isn't gonna be your jam. Think of it as ...
still_frame
still_frame
still_frame
still_frame
still_frame
still_frame
still_frame
still_frame
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William James Craft
Hal Roach
Community
Log in to comment.
"Okay, so One Hysterical Night? Yeah, it's definitely for a very specific crowd. If you're into those early sound comedies, the kind that feel a little like stage plays but with cameras, you might find some real charm here. But if you need fast-paced jokes and slick visuals, this isn't gonna be your jam. Think of it as a historical curiosity, maybe for a rainy Sunday afternoon when you’re in the mood for something genuinely old-school. 🎬 The whole setup is pretty wild. William Judd, this rich d..."
Margaret Campbell
Reginald Denny, Earle Snell
United States
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on William James Craft
