The Midnight Message (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1926, The Midnight Message is a drama film directed by Paul Hurst, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Johnny works as a Western Union messenger, while his mother earns a meager living with an old sewing machine. One day he interrupts a robbery, scares off the thieves, and rescues a beautiful young girl. Later he captures the robbers, and receives a $1,000 reward given him by the girl's father, Johnny happily buys his mother a new sewing machine.
Who’s in it. The Midnight Message stars Johnny Fox as Johnny - the Messenger Boy, Mary Carr as Widow Malone, Wanda Hawley as Mary Macy and Creighton Hale as Billy Dodd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Midnight Message has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Midnight Message page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Midnight Message tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midnight Message (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Midnight Message change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Midnight Message worth watching?
- The Midnight Message holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Midnight Message?
- The Midnight Message stars Johnny Fox, Mary Carr, Wanda Hawley, Creighton Hale and Stuart Holmes.
- When was The Midnight Message released?
- The Midnight Message was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.