The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1945, The Horn Blows at Midnight is a comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 78 minutes. “The curfew blows at midnight but the laughs go on forever!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A trumpet player in a radio orchestra falls asleep during a commercial and dreams he's Athanael, an angel deputized to blow the Last Trumpet at exactly midnight on Earth, thus marking the end of the world.
Who’s in it. The Horn Blows at Midnight stars Jack Benny as Athanael, Alexis Smith as Elizabeth, Dolores Moran as Violinist / Fran Blackstone and Allyn Joslyn as Second Trumpeter / Osidro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Horn Blows at Midnight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Horn Blows at Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Horn Blows at Midnight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945)?
- In US, The Horn Blows at Midnight is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Horn Blows at Midnight worth watching?
- The Horn Blows at Midnight holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Horn Blows at Midnight?
- The Horn Blows at Midnight stars Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Dolores Moran, Allyn Joslyn and Reginald Gardiner.
- When was The Horn Blows at Midnight released?
- The Horn Blows at Midnight was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.