Middle of the Night 1959
“For every girl who was ever involved with an older man!”
What is Middle of the Night?
Middle of the Night is a 1959 drama and romance released by Columbia Pictures. The story follows Jerry Kingsley, a wealthy garment manufacturer in his 50s, who enters a relationship with Betty, a 24-year-old divorced receptionist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- May 20, 1959
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Sudan Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
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Overview
Middle of the Night is a 1959 drama and romance released by Columbia Pictures. The story follows Jerry Kingsley, a wealthy garment manufacturer in his 50s, who enters a relationship with Betty, a 24-year-old divorced receptionist. The plot examines the obstacles they face, including disapproval from Jerry's daughter and sister, as well as Betty's mother, culminating in Betty's own ambivalence regarding marriage.
Culturally, the film gained recognition by being entered into the 1959 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or. It presents a character-driven exploration of loneliness and social expectations during the late 1950s.
Should you watch it?
“A wealthy widower finds love with a young receptionist despite strong opposition from their families.”
- Explores the tension of a romance between a 50-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman
- Features a plot centered on familial disapproval and social pressure
- Competed for the Palme d'Or at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival
- The narrative focuses on the ambivalence and conflict surrounding an age-gap relationship
Watch it if you are interested in 1950s dramas about unconventional romances and family dynamics.
This is a drama and romance with a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.
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Is Middle of the Night worth watching?
Viewers interested in mid-century dramas and films that competed for the Palme d'Or may find it worthwhile.
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The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.
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This is a feature film rather than a series, so it does not have episodes.
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