That Midnight Kiss (1949) coming from Warner Archive

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COMING TO BLU-RAY DISC FROM THE WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION ON AUGUST 26th!

New 2025 1080p HD master from 4K scans of the original nitrate Technicolor® negatives.

THAT MIDNIGHT KISS (1949)
COLOR
BD-50
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 1.37:1 with side mattes
Audio Specs DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
NOT RATED
Subtitles: ENGLISH SDH

Cast: Kathryn Grayson, Mario Lanza, Jose Iturbi, Ethel Barrymore
Directed by Norman Taurog

SPECIAL FEATURES: SPECIAL FEATURES: Deleted Musical Outtake “ONE LOVE OF MINE”; Classic M-G-M Cartoons “HEAVENLY PUSS” (HD) and “SENOR DROOPY” (HD), and the Original Theatrical Trailer.

The Warner Archive Collection is proud to be releasing another eye-popping Technicolor® restoration, THAT MIDNIGHT KISS. This handsome M-G-M production provided the screen debut of the immortal Mario Lanza. The story tells of aspiring diva Prudence Budell (Kathryn Grayson) knew what she wanted in a singing partner….but what she got was an uninspiring, walrus-like snob. “Great tenors are very seldom young, good looking men who feel the words of opera” the maestro (Jose Iturbi) explained. “If you ever find one who looks the part, you let me know”. So Prudence found him. And, not coincidentally, his appearance on screen meant that M-G-M had found a major film star. Lanza, already a recording sensation first big-screen appearance in this1949 film helped to make the production a glowing, box-office success. As singing truck driver Johnny Donnetti, the broad-shouldered tenor proved he could handle lines with ease and warmth. And he amply showcased what everyone already knew – he could belt out a song (highlights include Donizetti’s “Una Furtiva Lagrima” and Verdi’s “Celeste Aida”). Grayson, who had a lifelong ambition to perform on the operatic stage, grace Verdi’s “Cara Nome” with her bright coloratura. And, in his final movie, Iturbi teamed with his sister for Chopin’s stirring “Revolutionary Etude”. Another delightful confection produced by Joe Pasternak

That Midnight Kiss Original Trailer - YouTube