London After Midnight (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1927, London After Midnight is a drama and horror film directed by Tod Browning, running about 69 minutes. “Lon Chaney in a great Scotland Yard mystery” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The abandoned Balfour House, the owner of which was found dead five years earlier, comes back to life with the arrival of two suspicious sinister-looking tenants. (This movie was lost in 1965 during a fire.)
Who’s in it. London After Midnight stars Lon Chaney as Professor Edward C. Burke, Marceline Day as Lucille Balfour, Henry B. Walthall as Sir James Hamlin and Percy Williams as Williams, Balfour's Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, London After Midnight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch London After Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of London After Midnight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch London After Midnight (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for London After Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is London After Midnight worth watching?
- London After Midnight holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in London After Midnight?
- London After Midnight stars Lon Chaney, Marceline Day, Henry B. Walthall, Percy Williams and Conrad Nagel.
- When was London After Midnight released?
- London After Midnight was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.