Night Must Fall is a play, a psychological thriller, by Emlyn Williams, first performed in 1935.PlayThe play tells the story of an elderly woman in a remote part of Essex, England, who hires a young man to work in her home, despite her niece's increasing concerns that he may be a local murderer.1937 filmThe movie was adapted by John Van Druten from the play, and was directed by Richard Thorpe.It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Robert Montgomer