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An abused orphan sinks into a life of crime.An abused orphan sinks into a life of crime.An abused orphan sinks into a life of crime.
Ivan F. Simpson
- Tindle
- (as Ivan Simpson)
Charley Grapewin
- Clerk
- (as Charles Grapewin)
Ernie Adams
- Court Photographer
- (uncredited)
Reginald Barlow
- Trial Judge
- (uncredited)
Louise Beavers
- Anna - Mary's Maid
- (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
- Court Photographer
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaThe original working title "Lady of the Night" was changed after the Hayes Office objected. (The title was thought to be obscene.)
- GoofsIn the beginning in the courtroom, the Cosmopolitan magazine edition that Mary is reading differs between the long and closeup shots. The edition she reads in long shots is the February, 1933 edition and in closeups, she reads the May, 1933 edition.
- Quotes
Mary Martin: Sometimes I think if I don't get away from you, I'll go out of my mind.
Leo Darcy: That's only sometimes. You'll never get away. You belong to me!
Mary Martin: I've never belonged to you. Never! Do you hear?
- ConnectionsFeatured in Complicated Women (2003)
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Ordinarily I do not tolerate soap operas well, and "Midnight Mary" is certainly one of these. Commonly referred to as a 'woman's picture', a soap is generally long on talk and unwind at ice-cutter speed. But this picture is different, more of a melodrama with good pacing and acting throughout, and with a thoroughly absorbing screenplay as well.
Director/Social Commentator William Wellman hits the mark with an MGM production that has a gritty Warner Bros. flavor to it. It is Loretta Young's picture and she delivers, with help from a surprisingly strong performance from Ricardo Cortez and from the dependable Franchot Tone. Mention should be made of the effective, haunting theme music by Dr. Wm. Axt, who supervised many MGM scores in the '30's.
Still very worthwhile although somewhat dated nowadays, its essential social message is intact. Well done all around. I gave it a rating of 8 and felt the film earned every bit of it.
Director/Social Commentator William Wellman hits the mark with an MGM production that has a gritty Warner Bros. flavor to it. It is Loretta Young's picture and she delivers, with help from a surprisingly strong performance from Ricardo Cortez and from the dependable Franchot Tone. Mention should be made of the effective, haunting theme music by Dr. Wm. Axt, who supervised many MGM scores in the '30's.
Still very worthwhile although somewhat dated nowadays, its essential social message is intact. Well done all around. I gave it a rating of 8 and felt the film earned every bit of it.
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- Runtime1 hour 14 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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