The Horn Blows at Midnight
“The curfew blows at midnight but the laughs go on forever!!!”
Synopsis
A trumpet player in a radio orchestra falls asleep during a commercial and dreams he's Athanael, an angel deputized to blow the Last Trumpet at exactly midnight on Earth, thus marking the end of the world.
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Jack Benny
Athanael
Alexis Smith
Elizabeth
Dolores Moran
Violinist / Fran Blackstone
Allyn Joslyn
Second Trumpeter / Osidro
Reginald Gardiner
Composer / Archie Dexter
Guy Kibbee
Radio Director / The Chief
John Alexander
First Trumpeter / Doremus
Franklin Pangborn
Radio Engineer / Sloan
Margaret Dumont
Mme. Traviata / Miss Rodholder
Robert Blake
Junior Pulplinsky
Ethel Griffies
Lady Stover
Paul Harvey
Hotel Manager Thompson
Mike Mazurki
Bass Player / Humphrey Rafferty
Truman Bradley
Radio Announcer
Murray Alper
Hotel Bell Captain (uncredited)
Whit Bissell
Heavenly Piccolo Player (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Photographer in Heaven (uncredited)
Monte Blue
The Chef (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 28, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Hellman, James V. Kern
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Horn Blows at Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Sam Hellman, James V. Kern, Aubrey Wisberg
Franz Waxman
Sidney Hickox
Irene Morra
Mark Hellinger, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Sam Hellman
Screenplay
James V. Kern
Screenplay
Mark Hellinger
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Irene Morra
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Horn Blows at Midnight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Horn Blows at Midnight about?
A trumpet player in a radio orchestra falls asleep during a commercial and dreams he's Athanael, an angel deputized to blow the Last Trumpet at exactly midnight on Earth, thus marking the end of the world.
Who directed The Horn Blows at Midnight?
The Horn Blows at Midnight was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in The Horn Blows at Midnight?
The principal cast of The Horn Blows at Midnight includes Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Dolores Moran, Allyn Joslyn, Reginald Gardiner.
When was The Horn Blows at Midnight released and how long is it?
The Horn Blows at Midnight was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Horn Blows at Midnight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Horn Blows at Midnight was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Horn Blows at Midnight?
The Horn Blows at Midnight holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).