Star of Midnight (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1935, Star of Midnight is a comedy, mystery and romance film directed by Stephen Roberts, running about 90 minutes. “The titian-haired star of "Gay Divorcee" and "Roberta" joins hands with the master of all screen sleuths in a sparkling, mystery drama breathless with thrills...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a dancer disappears from a theater, Clay Dalzell is asked to investigate, leading him on a trail of murder and deception.
Who’s in it. Star of Midnight stars William Powell as Clay 'Dal' Dalzell, Ginger Rogers as Donna Mantin, Paul Kelly as Jimmy 'Jim' Kinland and Gene Lockhart as Horatio Swayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Star of Midnight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $831K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star of Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star of Midnight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star of Midnight (1935)?
- In US, Star of Midnight is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Star of Midnight worth watching?
- Star of Midnight holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Star of Midnight?
- Star of Midnight stars William Powell, Ginger Rogers, Paul Kelly, Gene Lockhart and Ralph Morgan.
- When was Star of Midnight released?
- Star of Midnight was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.