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Middle of the Night (1959)

1959-05-20 · 1h 58m · EN
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For every girl who was ever involved with an older man!

Jerry Kingsley is a wealthy garment manufacturer left lonely in his 60s when his wife dies. Despite the difference in their ages, he strikes up a romance with divorced 24-year-old receptionist Betty. The relationship is dismissed by his daughter, Lillian, discouraged by his sister, Evelyn, and denounced by Betty's mother. But when Jerry begins to mention marriage, even Betty is forced to confront her ambivalence.

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Delbert MannDirector

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Kim NovakKim NovakBetty PreisserFredric MarchFredric MarchJerry KingsleyGlenda FarrellGlenda FarrellMrs. MuellerAlbert DekkerAlbert DekkerWalter LockmanMartin BalsamMartin BalsamJackLee GrantLee GrantMarilynLee PhilipsLee PhilipsGeorge PreisserLee PhillipsLee PhillipsGeorge PreisserEdith MeiserEdith MeiserEvelyn KingsleyJoan CopelandJoan CopelandLillianJan NorrisJan NorrisAlice MuellerLou GilbertLou GilbertSherman

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JealousyWidowerAge differenceOlder man younger woman relationshipEngagementDivorceeFeetMay/december

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityJealousy · Widower · Age DifferenceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference289641

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What is Middle of the Night about?

Jerry Kingsley is a wealthy garment manufacturer left lonely in his 60s when his wife dies. Despite the difference in their ages, he strikes up a romance with divorced 24-year-old receptionist Betty. The relationship is dismissed by his daughter, Lillian, discouraged by his sister, Evelyn, and denounced by Betty's mother. But when Jerry begins to mention marriage, even Betty is forced to confront her ambivalence.

How long is Middle of the Night?

Middle of the Night has a runtime of 118 minutes.