The Horn Blows at Midnight

1945· Directed by Raoul Walsh★ 5.8 (21 votes)·78 min

A trumpet player in a radio orchestra falls asleep during a commercial and dreams he's Athanael, an angel deputized to blow the Last Trumpet at exactly midnight on Earth, thus marking the end of the world.

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Jack Bennyas Athanael Alexis Smithas Elizabeth Dolores Moranas Violinist / Fran Blackstone Allyn Joslynas Second Trumpeter / Osidro Reginald Gardineras Composer / Archie Dexter Guy Kibbeeas Radio Director / The Chief John Alexanderas First Trumpeter / Doremus Franklin Pangbornas Radio Engineer / Sloan Margaret Dumontas Mme. Traviata / Miss Rodholder Robert Blakeas Junior Pulplinsky Ethel Griffiesas Lady Stover Paul Harveyas Hotel Manager Thompson Mike Mazurkias Bass Player / Humphrey Rafferty Truman Bradleyas Radio Announcer Murray Alperas Hotel Bell Captain (uncredited)Whit Bissellas Heavenly Piccolo Player (uncredited)Oliver Blakeas Photographer in Heaven (uncredited)Monte Blueas The Chef (uncredited)John Brownas Lou the waiter (uncredited)James Burkeas Policeman (uncredited)Sidney Milleras Trumpet player (uncredited)Francis Pierlotas Personnel Manager in Heaven (uncredited)Larry Rioas Slippy Tompkins (uncredited)Harry Rosenthalas Sherman Starr (uncredited)Anabel Shawas Telephone Operator (uncredited)Buddy Swanas Kid (uncredited)Betty Alexanderas Angel (uncredited)Virginia Pattonas Party Girl (uncredited)