Half Past Midnight
1948, English. Directed by William F. Claxton.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William F. ClaxtonDirector
- Kent TaylorWade Hamilton
- Peggy KnudsenSally Ferris, alias Sally Parker
- Joe SawyerDet. Lt. Joe Nash
- Walter SandeDet. Lt. MacDonald
- Martin KosleckCortez
- Mabel PaigeHester Thornwall
- Gil StrattonChick Patrick
- Jean WongBlossom Gow
- Jane EverettCarlotta Evans
- Damian O'FlynnMurray Evans
- Richard LooLee Gow
- Tom DuganBus Tour Guide Barker
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arnold Belgard
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Half Past Midnight: quick answers
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How long is Half Past Midnight?
Half Past Midnight runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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Half Past Midnight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Half Past Midnight is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Half Past Midnight on?
Half Past Midnight isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1948. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Half Past Midnight?
If you liked Half Past Midnight, try The Mirror Crack'd, The Blue Gardenia, Murder in Three Acts.
Who directed Half Past Midnight?
Half Past Midnight (1948) was directed by William F. Claxton and stars Kent Taylor, Peggy Knudsen, Joe Sawyer.