Midnight (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1934, Midnight is a drama and crime film directed by Chester Erskine, running about 76 minutes. “One woman was to die at midnight!...another woman was to kill at the same hour...why?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jury foreman Edward Weldon's questioning leads to the death sentence for Ethel Saxon. His daughter Stella claims to have killed her lover, the gangster Garboni, just as Saxon was to sit in the electric chair.
Who’s in it. Midnight stars O. P. Heggie as Edward Weldon, Sidney Fox as Stella Weldon, Henry Hull as Nolan and Margaret Wycherly as Mrs. Weldon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Midnight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight (1934)?
- In US, Midnight is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Midnight worth watching?
- Midnight holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight?
- Midnight stars O. P. Heggie, Sidney Fox, Henry Hull, Margaret Wycherly and Lynne Overman.
- When was Midnight released?
- Midnight was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.