Midnight

1939

1h 34m

Comedy

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93%

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14 Reviews

88%

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1,000+ Ratings

When out-of-work showgirl Eve (Claudette Colbert) arrives in Paris with no work in sight, she asks taxi driver Tibor (Don Ameche) to drive her from club to club. But the more time she spends with Tibor, the more Eve realizes that he is falling for her. Unwilling to accept his feelings, Eve escapes to a charity concert, meets the charming Georges (John Barrymore) and disguises herself as a Hungarian baroness. But love-struck Tibor is not willing to let Eve go without a fight.

Variety Staff

Variety

Direction by Mitchell Leisen is generally satisfactory, although picture is slow in getting under way and has several spots that could be tightened.

Aug 14, 2007

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Don Druker

Chicago Reader

Funny and forgettable.

Aug 14, 2007

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Derek Adams

Time Out

It has a superbly malicious script by Brackett and Wilder, gorgeous sets and camerawork, and a matchless cast. All in all, probably Leisen's best film.

Jun 24, 2006

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

A somewhat forgotten screwball comedy classic, combining likably raffish characters with side-splitting dialogue and a snazzy finale.

Rated: 9/10

Jul 27, 2020

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Starring Colbert and Barrymore, this charming fairytale is one of the best screwball comedies as well as a highlight of Mitchell Leisen's career.

Rated: A-

Mar 23, 2013

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Daniel Eagan

Film Journal International

First-rate screwball comedy from a Billy Wilder screenplay

Rated: 4/5

Jul 27, 2005

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Steve D

Forgettable but fun enough.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/20/23

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william d

This movie's rating seems a little high to me. It's not terrible, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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william k

Classic Mitchell Leisen screwball comedy is fast-paced, witty and full memorable scenes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The best comedy romance movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

Perhaps the most perplexing question surrounding "Midnight" is why it is not more frequently listed as one of the greatest movies ever made along with its screwball cousins such as "It Happened One Night" or "The Lady Eve." Maybe it's because those movies had famous directors behind them. Anyway, the film is hilarious and it crackles with that signature Wilder/Brackett wit, the performances are all aces, and the whole thing is just as charming as can be. Don't let this one slip by you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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david l

Midnight is a terrific screwball comedy with the right mix of charm and hilarity. Its first act is not as great as the rest of the picture, but it is otherwise a superb movie filled with endearing characters, ridiculous and always hilarious scenarios, a powerhouse performance from Claudette Colbert, great humor with many really funny scenes and such a crazy, but sweet finale. This is a delightful and an immensely entertaining charmer.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Mitch Leisen

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Claudette Colbert

Eve Peabody aka Baroness Czerny

Don Ameche

Tibor Czerny

John Barrymore

Georges Flammarion

Francis Lederer

Jacques Picot

Mary Astor

Helene Flammarion

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Synopsis

When out-of-work showgirl Eve (Claudette Colbert) arrives in Paris with no work in sight, she asks taxi driver Tibor (Don Ameche) to drive her from club to club. But the more time she spends with Tibor, the more Eve realizes that he is falling for her. Unwilling to accept his feelings, Eve escapes to a charity concert, meets the charming Georges (John Barrymore) and disguises herself as a Hungarian baroness. But love-struck Tibor is not willing to let Eve go without a fight.

Director: Mitch Leisen
Producer: Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Apr 22, 2008
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Stereo