Midnight Court
“A DOWN-and-OUT LAWYER, by DEFENDING A RACKETEER and HIS MOB, MAKES A COME-BACK TO FAME”
Synopsis
After losing his bid for district attorney, an aspiring young lawyer agrees to defend a ring of car thieves.
Top Cast
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Ann Dvorak
Carol O'Neill
John Litel
Victor Shanley
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Bob Terrill
Joseph Crehan
Judge Frederick J. Thompson
William B. Davidson
Alfred H. Kruger
Stanley Fields
'Slim' Jacobs
Walter Miller
Police Lt. Jerry Burke
John Sheehan
'Clouter' Hoag
Bill Elliott
City Attorney Seabrook
Gordon Hart
Superior Court Judge
Harrison Greene
Bailiff Turner
Charley Foy
Dutch
Eddie Foster
Louie Rennick
Lyle Moraine
Harry Jills
George Offerman, Jr.
Adolph Nodle
Joan Woodbury
Chiquita
Don Downen
Car Thief
John Butler
Kruger's Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Ryan, Kenneth Gamet
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Midnight Court
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Don Ryan, Kenneth Gamet
David Raksin
Warren Lynch
Frank Magee
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Warren Lynch
Director of Photography
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Don Ryan
Screenplay
Bryan Foy
Producer
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
Frank Magee
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Court
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Midnight Court about?
After losing his bid for district attorney, an aspiring young lawyer agrees to defend a ring of car thieves.
Who directed Midnight Court?
Midnight Court was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Midnight Court?
The principal cast of Midnight Court includes Ann Dvorak, John Litel, Carlyle Moore Jr., Joseph Crehan, William B. Davidson.
When was Midnight Court released and how long is it?
Midnight Court was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Midnight Court?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Midnight Court was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Midnight Court?
Midnight Court holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).