Star of Midnight
The titian-haired star of "Gay Divorcee" and "Roberta" joins hands with the master of all screen sleuths in a sparkling, mystery drama breathless with thrills...
NR 1935 · 90 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Mystery, Romance
When a dancer disappears from a theater, Clay Dalzell is asked to investigate, leading him on a trail of murder and deception.
Directed by Stephen Roberts · Written by Anthony Veiller
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William Powell Clay Dalzell -
Ginger Rogers Donna Mantin -
Paul Kelly Jim Kinland -
Gene Lockhart Horatio Swayne -
Ralph Morgan Roger Classon -
Leslie Fenton Tim Winthrop -
J. Farrell MacDonald Inspector Doremus -
Russell Hopton Tommy Tennant -
Vivien Oakland Jerry Classon -
Robert Emmett O'Connor Police Sergeant Cleary -
George Chandler Witness (uncredited) -
Spencer Charters Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
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