Underrated fantasy, with inventive finale.
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07/17/09
The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945)
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Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:7
Rotten:1
Average Rating:6.3/10
Synopsis: Benny plays a big band trumpeter who falls asleep and dreams he is an archangel, sent to destroy earth because persecution and hatred have soared out of control. A light-hearted, farcical approach... [More]
Starring: Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Guy Kibbee, Reginald Gardiner
Director: Raoul Walsh
Reviews for The Horn Blows at Midnight
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03/26/09
Top CriticSo-so fantasy screwball comedy.
01/07/08
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06/15/05
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02/27/04
Not as bad as Jack Benny used to joke about. It ain't great, but it does have some clever moments.
03/06/03
No review available.
01/30/03
Not wholly successfully, but always fasinating
08/21/02
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