An American golddigger (Claudette Colbert) comes to Paris after loosing all her money in Monte Carlo and gets involved in a series of hilarious intrigues. Directed by Mitchell Leisen and co-written by Billy Wilder, "Midnight" is one of the best comedies of the 1930's, sparkling like the best French champagne.
March 19, 1970
Midnight (1939) *****
An American golddigger (Claudette Colbert) comes to Paris after loosing all her money in Monte Carlo and gets involved in a series of hilarious intrigues. Directed by Mitchell Leisen and co-written by Billy Wilder, "Midnight" is one of the best comedies of the 1930's, sparkling like the best French champagne.
