Midnight Mary (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1933, Midnight Mary is a drama, crime and romance film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 74 minutes. “A woman you will never forget!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman is on trial for murder. In flashback, we learn of her struggles to overcome poverty as a teenager -- a mistaken arrest and prison term for shoplifting and lack of employment lead to involvement with gangsters. In a brothel, she meets a young lawyer, scion of a wealthy and prestigious family, who falls for her and helps her turn around her life. But her past catches up with her, and she must face the music rather than cause him scandal.
Who’s in it. Midnight Mary stars Loretta Young as Mary Martin, Ricardo Cortez as Leo Darcy, Franchot Tone as Thomas 'Tom' Mannering Jr. and Andy Devine as Samuel 'Sam' / 'Sammy' Travers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Midnight Mary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight Mary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Mary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight Mary (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Midnight Mary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Midnight Mary worth watching?
- Midnight Mary holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight Mary?
- Midnight Mary stars Loretta Young, Ricardo Cortez, Franchot Tone, Andy Devine and Una Merkel.
- When was Midnight Mary released?
- Midnight Mary was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.