London After Midnight (1927): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1927 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1927, London After Midnight is a drama and horror film directed by Tod Browning, running about 69 minutes. “Lon Chaney in a great Scotland Yard mystery” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. London in den 1920er Jahren: Inspector Edward Burke von Scotland Yard ermittelt im Fall von Sir Roger Balfour, der in seiner Villa erschossen wurde. Am Tatort anwesend sind auch Sir James Hamlin, Nachbar und Freund des Toten, sowie Lucille, dessen Tochter, und der Butler Williams. Trotz der Bedenken von Sir James hält Burke anhand Balfours Abschiedsbriefes Suizid für die Todesursache. Als fünf Jahre später ein geheimnisvoller Fremder in Begleitung einer Frau in Balfours Anwesen einzieht und Balfours Gruft leer vorgefunden wird, nimmt Burke die Ermittlungen wieder auf. Könnte es sein, dass Balfour als Vampir auferstanden ist?
Who’s in it. London After Midnight stars Lon Chaney as Professor Edward C. Burke, Marceline Day as Lucille Balfour, Henry B. Walthall as Sir James Hamlin and Percy Williams as Williams, Balfour's Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, London After Midnight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch London After Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of London After Midnight tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch London After Midnight (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for London After Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is London After Midnight worth watching?
- London After Midnight holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in London After Midnight?
- London After Midnight stars Lon Chaney, Marceline Day, Henry B. Walthall, Percy Williams and Conrad Nagel.
- When was London After Midnight released?
- London After Midnight was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.