Murder at Midnight (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1931, Murder at Midnight is a mystery film directed by Frank R. Strayer, running about 69 minutes. “BAFFLING! WHERE IS THE OTHER BODY? WHO KILLED KENNEDY?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy Mr. Kennedy shoots his secretary, Channing, during a parlor game, but it turns out the gun was loaded with real bullets. Luckily, criminologist Phillip Montrose is on hand to help the police. When Kennedy quickly ends up dead as well, the police think it's a tidy murder-suicide, but the family lawyer knows of a letter that voiced Kennedy's suspicions about someone who was out to get him. Soon, the cops are on the trail of a ruthless and clever killer who is one step ahead of even Montrose.
Who’s in it. Murder at Midnight stars Aileen Pringle as Esme Kennedy, Alice White as Millie Scripps, Hale Hamilton as Phillip Montrose and Robert Elliott as Inspector Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Murder at Midnight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder at Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder at Midnight tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder at Midnight (1931)?
- In US, Murder at Midnight is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder at Midnight worth watching?
- Murder at Midnight holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder at Midnight?
- Murder at Midnight stars Aileen Pringle, Alice White, Hale Hamilton, Robert Elliott and Clara Blandick.
- When was Murder at Midnight released?
- Murder at Midnight was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.