Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1959 · 1h 58m

Middle of the Night

Middle of the Night poster
Director
Delbert Mann
Cast
Kim Novak as Betty Preisser Glenda Farrell as Mrs Mueller Jan Norris as Alice Mueller Lee Grant as Marilyn Effie Afton as Mrs Carroll Lee Philips as George Preisser
Crew
Joseph C. Brun — Director of Photography Carl Lerner — Editor George Bassman — Original Music Composer Paddy Chayefsky — Screenplay George Justin — Producer Frank L. Thompson — Costume Design
Tagline

For every girl who was ever involved with an older man!

Synopsis

Jerry Kingsley is a wealthy garment manufacturer left lonely in his 50s when his wife dies. Despite the difference in their ages, he strikes up a romance with divorced 24-year-old receptionist Betty. The relationship is dismissed by his daughter, Lillian, discouraged by his sister, Evelyn, and denounced by Betty's mother. But when Jerry begins to mention marriage, even Betty is forced to confront her ambivalence.

Trailer Middle of the Night — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york cityjealousyage differenceengagementolder man younger woman relationshipdivorceewidowerfeetfamily disapprovalmay/decemberdisapproving parent
Key Collaborators
Delbert Mann Director Joseph C. Brun Director of Photography Carl Lerner Editor George Bassman Original Music Composer Paddy Chayefsky Screenplay George Justin Producer Frank L. Thompson Costume Design Jean Louis Costume Design
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