The Horn Blows at Midnight
"The curfew blows at midnight but the laughs go on forever!!!"
Originally released in 1945. The Horn Blows at Midnight is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Raoul Walsh. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, and Dolores Moran
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Horn Blows at Midnight about?
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 th...
Who directed The Horn Blows at Midnight?
The Horn Blows at Midnight was directed by Raoul Walsh.
How long is The Horn Blows at Midnight?
The Horn Blows at Midnight has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Horn Blows at Midnight released?
The Horn Blows at Midnight was released on April 28, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Horn Blows at Midnight?
The main cast of The Horn Blows at Midnight includes Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Dolores Moran, Allyn Joslyn, Reginald Gardiner.