That Midnight Kiss (1949)
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55% of users liked it
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That Midnight Kiss served to introduce the film-going public to MGM's newest singing sensation, Mario Lanza. Just as he did with Deanna Durbin at Universal, producer Joe Pasternak removes the "stuffy" onus attached to classical music by presenting Lanza as a down-to-earth truck driver… More That Midnight Kiss served to introduce the film-going public to MGM's newest singing sensation, Mario Lanza. Just as he did with Deanna Durbin at Universal, producer Joe Pasternak removes the "stuffy" onus attached to classical music by presenting Lanza as a down-to-earth truck driver named Johnny Donetti. When it turns out that Johnny has a splendid singing voice, he gets a minor job at the Philadelphia opera company sponsored by aristocratic Abigail Trent Budell (Ethel Barrymore). Abigail's granddaughter Prudence (Kathryn Grayson) is instrumental in bringing Johnny to public attention by insisting that he replace the opera troupe's defecting star tenor. Featured in the cast are Keenan Wynn as Lanza's best pal, J. Carroll Naish as his "Whatsa matta you?" Italian father, and MGM's resident musical genius Jose Iturbi as himself. That Midnight Kiss served its purpose by transforming the relatively unknown Mario Lanza into a box-office champion. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Norman Taurog
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1949 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Features young budding opera star tenor Mario Lanza in his film debut. The handsome lad proves he can sing, but falls short in the acting.
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Cast
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Kathryn Grayson
as Prudence Budell
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Mario Lanza
as Johnny Donnetti
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Jose Iturbi
as Himself
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Ethel Barrymore
as Abigail Budell
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Keenan Wynn
as Artie Glenson
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J. Carrol Naish
as Papa Donnetti
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Jules Munshin
as Michael Pemberton
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Thomas Gomez
as Guido Betelli
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Marjorie Reynolds
as Mary
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Arthur Treacher
as Hutchins
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Mimi Aguglia
as Mama Donnetti
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Amparo Iturbi
as Herself
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Bridget Carr
as Donna
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Ann Codee
as Mme. Bouget
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Edward Earle
as Jason
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George Meader
as Paul
