After Midnight
“What happens along Broadway--That glittering garden of gorgeous girls--when midnight strikes.”
Synopsis
When Joe, a hold-up man, tries to rob Mary, a nightclub hostess, she winds winds up knocking him out. She takes pity on him, however, and nurses him back to health. He decides to go straight and marry her. Mary buys a $1000 Liberty Bond as an investment, while Joe saves up and buys a taxi to start his own business. Then Maisie, Mary's wild and money-crazy sister, shows up, which leads to tragedy.
Top Cast
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Norma Shearer
Mary Miller
Lawrence Gray
Joe Miller
Gwen Lee
Maizie
Eddie Sturgis
Red Smith
Philip Sleeman
Gus Van Gundy
Johnny Mack Brown
Party Boy (uncredited)
Robert Dudley
Sugar Daddy (uncredited)
Rodney Hildebrandt
Bit Role (uncredited)
John Kelly
Bit Role (uncredited)
Pat Somerset
Bit Role (uncredited)
Bee Stephens
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monta Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorna Moon
- Original Title
- After Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monta Bell
Lorna Moon, Monta Bell
Percy Hilburn
Blanche Sewell
Harry Rapf
Department Leadership Roster
Monta Bell
Director
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
Lorna Moon
Screenplay
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Harry Rapf
Producer
René Hubert
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for After Midnight.
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Frequently Asked Questions About After Midnight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is After Midnight about?
When Joe, a hold-up man, tries to rob Mary, a nightclub hostess, she winds winds up knocking him out. She takes pity on him, however, and nurses him back to health. He decides to go straight and marry her. Mary buys a $1000 Liberty Bond as an investment, while Joe saves up and buys a taxi to start his own business. Then Maisie, Mary's wild and money-crazy sister, shows up, which leads to tragedy.
Who directed After Midnight?
After Midnight was directed by Monta Bell.
Who stars in After Midnight?
The principal cast of After Midnight includes Norma Shearer, Lawrence Gray, Gwen Lee, Eddie Sturgis, Philip Sleeman.
When was After Midnight released and how long is it?
After Midnight was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.