Before Midnight (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1933, Before Midnight is a drama, crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 63 minutes. “Lurking FINGERS of DEATH reached out of the dim and ghostly past!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detective tries to figure out who killed a man who predicted his own death.
Who’s in it. Before Midnight stars Ralph Bellamy as Insp. Steve Trent, June Collyer as Janet Holt, Claude Gillingwater as John Fry and Bradley Page as Howard B. Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Before Midnight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Midnight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Midnight (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before Midnight worth watching?
- Before Midnight holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before Midnight?
- Before Midnight stars Ralph Bellamy, June Collyer, Claude Gillingwater, Bradley Page and Betty Blythe.