Half Past Midnight (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, Half Past Midnight is a crime and mystery film directed by William F. Claxton, running about 69 minutes. “You have a date...with DANGER, MURDER and ROMANCE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detective encounters a woman in a nightclub. He finds that she is being blackmailed by a dancer who is murdered that very night. Of course, the woman becomes the main suspect. She and the gumshoe team up and begin searching for the real killer.
Who’s in it. Half Past Midnight stars Kent Taylor as Wade Hamilton, Peggy Knudsen as Sally Ferris, alias Sally Parker, Joe Sawyer as Det. Lt. Joe Nash and Walter Sande as Det. Lt. MacDonald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Half Past Midnight 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 Half Past Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half Past Midnight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half Past Midnight (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half Past Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half Past Midnight worth watching?
- Half Past Midnight holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half Past Midnight?
- Half Past Midnight stars Kent Taylor, Peggy Knudsen, Joe Sawyer, Walter Sande and Martin Kosleck.