Midnight Rose
Synopsis
Midnight Rose, a dancer in the Gold Coast Cabaret, loves Tim Regan, an underworld gang leader who decides to go straight in spite of entreaties from other gang members. A dying gangster requests that Tim adopt his 4-year-old son, Sonny; and realizing that the boy needs a mother, Tim induces Rose to marry him. She soon tires of housework, grows jealous of Tim's fondness for Sonny, and consequently returns to the cabaret, where Corbin, her former suitor, rehires her. When Tim, disillusioned, participates in a gang robbery, Corbin informs the police, whereupon Tim is caught and sent to prison.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- Midnight Rose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
J. Grubb Alexander
Joseph Brotherton
Byron Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
James Young
Director
Joseph Brotherton
Director of Photography
Byron Robinson
Editor
J. Grubb Alexander
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Rose
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What is Midnight Rose about?
Midnight Rose, a dancer in the Gold Coast Cabaret, loves Tim Regan, an underworld gang leader who decides to go straight in spite of entreaties from other gang members. A dying gangster requests that Tim adopt his 4-year-old son, Sonny; and realizing that the boy needs a mother, Tim induces Rose to marry him. She soon tires of housework, grows jealous of Tim's fondness for Sonny, and consequently returns to the cabaret, where Corbin, her former suitor, rehires her. When Tim, disillusioned, participates in a gang robbery, Corbin informs the police, whereupon Tim is caught and sent to prison.
Who directed Midnight Rose?
Midnight Rose was directed by James Young.
Who stars in Midnight Rose?
The principal cast of Midnight Rose includes Lya De Putti, Kenneth Harlan, Henry Kolker, Lorimer Johnston, George Larkin.
When was Midnight Rose released and how long is it?
Midnight Rose was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.