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Midnight (1939)

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Reviews Counted:12

Fresh:11

Rotten:1

Average Rating:7.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Claudette Colbert heads a star-studded cast in this frothy romantic comedy. Showgirl Eve Peabody finds herself alone in Paris until she meets Tibor Czerny, a handsome cabbie. She forgoes a... Claudette Colbert heads a star-studded cast in this frothy romantic comedy. Showgirl Eve Peabody finds herself alone in Paris until she meets Tibor Czerny, a handsome cabbie. She forgoes a potential fling with Tibor in order to take a curious job for a wealthy man, Georges Flammarion. Given a lavish wardrobe and a penthouse, Eve is assigned the task of winning the affections of Jacques Picotn, a lady-killer who had previously been wooing Mrs. Flammarion. Eventually, this cast of colorful characters travels to Versailles, where Georges owns a chateau. Now Eve has a chance to show her dancing talents, and Georges and his wife have an opportunity to rekindle the embers of their marriage. One thing Eve has not counted on, however, is the taxi driver who has been saving his heart just for her! [More]

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, John Barrymore, Francis Lederer

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, John Barrymore, Francis Lederer, Mary Astor, Hedda Hopper, Rex O'Malley

Director: Mitchell Leisen

Director: Mitchell Leisen
Screenwriter: Charles Brackett
Producer: Arthur Hornblow
Composer: Frederick Hollander

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An extremely witty, well-paced comedy which plays beautifully today.

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A magical comedy.

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05/24/03
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11/14/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

First-rate screwball comedy from a Billy Wilder screenplay

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07/27/05
Daniel Eagan
Daniel Eagan
Film Journal International

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02/08/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

A delightful comedy that delivers with a lively repartee and high style production values.

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01/03/05
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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.

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06/24/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out

Funny and forgettable.

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Don Druker
Don Druker
Chicago Reader

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Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
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Pictures like Midnight should strike more often.

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Frank S. Nugent
Frank S. Nugent
New York Times

Colbert, Ameche, John Barrymore, Mary Astor--directed by Mitch Leisen from a Billy Wilder-Chas. Brackett script. Ought to be better

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07/30/02
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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

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08/14/07
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