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Star of Midnight
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Star of Midnight

1935-04-19 · 90 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Mystery · Romance

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

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Directors
Stephen Roberts
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 280,000
Revenue
USD 831,000

Top Cast

William PowellWilliam PowellClay Dalzell
Ginger RogersGinger RogersDonna Mantin
Paul KellyPaul KellyJim Kinland
Gene LockhartGene LockhartHoratio Swayne
Ralph MorganRalph MorganRoger Classon
Leslie FentonLeslie FentonTim Winthrop
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldInspector Doremus
Russell HoptonRussell HoptonTommy Tennant
Vivien OaklandVivien OaklandJerry Classon
Robert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'ConnorPolice Sergeant Cleary
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerWitness (uncredited)
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersHotel Doorman (uncredited)
Billy DooleyBilly DooleyBartender (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersMary Smith (uncredited)
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherAbe Ohlman (uncredited)
Libby TaylorLibby TaylorMatilda (uncredited)

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