Star of Midnight

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...

Directed by Stephen Roberts

Produced by RKO Radio Pictures

193590 min5.9 / 10

A sparkling 1930s mystery-romance that balances witty banter and romantic chemistry with a murder investigation, all wrapped in the polished glamour of the era.

When a dancer disappears from a theater, Clay Dalzell is asked to investigate, leading him on a trail of murder and deception.

Questions people ask

  • Is Star of Midnight sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Star of Midnight easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does Star of Midnight end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Star of Midnight violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Star of Midnight scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

23/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Star of Midnight

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Star of Midnight

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Star of Midnight, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Star of Midnight, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Star of Midnight, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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