The Horn Blows at Midnight(1945)
The curfew blows at midnight but the laughs go on forever!!!
The Horn Blows at Midnight Synopsis
A trumpet player in a radio orchestra falls asleep during a commercial and dreams he's Athanael, an angel deputized to blow the Last Trumpet at exactly midnight on Earth, thus marking the end of the world.
The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) is a comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Raoul Walsh, released on April 28, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Dolores Moran and Allyn Joslyn. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Walsh
- Writers:
- Sam Hellman, James V. Kern, Aubrey Wisberg
- Producers:
- Mark Hellinger
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Horn Blows at Midnight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Benny
as Athanael
Alexis Smith
as Elizabeth
Dolores Moran
as Violinist / Fran Blackstone
Allyn Joslyn
as Second Trumpeter / Osidro
Reginald Gardiner
as Composer / Archie Dexter
Guy Kibbee
as Radio Director / The Chief
John Alexander
as First Trumpeter / Doremus
Franklin Pangborn
as Radio Engineer / Sloan
Margaret Dumont
as Mme. Traviata / Miss Rodholder
Robert Blake
as Junior Pulplinsky
Ethel Griffies
as Lady Stover
Paul Harvey
as Hotel Manager Thompson
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Sam Hellman, James V. Kern and Aubrey Wisberg, produced by Mark Hellinger.
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The Horn Blows at Midnight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Horn Blows at Midnight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Horn Blows at Midnight online?
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The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Horn Blows at Midnight?
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The main cast of The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) includes Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Dolores Moran, Allyn Joslyn and Reginald Gardiner. The film was directed by Raoul Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Horn Blows at Midnight released?
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The Horn Blows at Midnight was released on April 28, 1945 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Horn Blows at Midnight worth watching?
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The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.