Star of Midnight
“The titian-haired star of "Gay Divorcee" and "Roberta" joins hands with the master of all screen sleuths in a sparkling, mystery drama breathless with thrills...”
Synopsis
When a dancer disappears from a theater, Clay Dalzell is asked to investigate, leading him on a trail of murder and deception.
Top Cast
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William Powell
Clay Dalzell
Ginger Rogers
Donna Mantin
Paul Kelly
Jim Kinland
Gene Lockhart
Horatio Swayne
Ralph Morgan
Roger Classon
Leslie Fenton
Tim Winthrop
J. Farrell MacDonald
Inspector Doremus
Russell Hopton
Tommy Tennant
Vivien Oakland
Jerry Classon
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Police Sergeant Cleary
George Chandler
Witness (uncredited)
Spencer Charters
Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
Billy Dooley
Bartender (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Mary Smith (uncredited)
Frank Reicher
Abe Ohlman (uncredited)
Libby Taylor
Matilda (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$280K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$831K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.97x
+$551K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Veiller, Howard J. Green, Edward Kaufman
- Original Title
- Star of Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $280K
- Worldwide Gross
- $831K
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Roberts
Anthony Veiller, Howard J. Green, Edward Kaufman, Arthur Somers Roche
J. Roy Hunt
Arthur Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Roberts
Director
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Anthony Veiller
Screenplay
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
Edward Kaufman
Screenplay
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
Arthur Roberts
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 Star of Midnight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star of Midnight about?
When a dancer disappears from a theater, Clay Dalzell is asked to investigate, leading him on a trail of murder and deception.
Who directed Star of Midnight?
Star of Midnight was directed by Stephen Roberts.
Who stars in Star of Midnight?
The principal cast of Star of Midnight includes William Powell, Ginger Rogers, Paul Kelly, Gene Lockhart, Ralph Morgan.
When was Star of Midnight released and how long is it?
Star of Midnight was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Star of Midnight?
Star of Midnight had a reported production budget of $280K and grossed $831K at the worldwide box office (2.97 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Is Star of Midnight based on a book or true story?
Star of Midnight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Somers Roche".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star of Midnight?
Star of Midnight holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).