La.signora.di.mezzanotte.1939.ita-eng.... | Subtitle

Directed by Leisen, a former costume and set designer, every frame of the Parisian high-life is draped in luxury, making the "rags-to-riches" transformation visually stunning. A Timeless Rom-Com Blueprint

The plot follows Eve Peabody (played by a luminous Claudette Colbert), an American showgirl who arrives in Paris with nothing but the evening gown on her back. After a chance encounter with a Hungarian taxi driver named Tibor (Don Ameche), Eve finds herself gatecrashing a high-society musical soirée. subtitle La.Signora.Di.Mezzanotte.1939.ITA-ENG....

John Barrymore gives one of his final, most nuanced comedic performances, while Mary Astor provides a formidable foil to Colbert's "Baroness." Directed by Leisen, a former costume and set

The Elegance of Misadventure: Rediscovering "Midnight" (1939) John Barrymore gives one of his final, most

The Italian title, translating to "The Lady of Midnight," perfectly captures the Cinderella-esque deadline Eve faces before her ruse is discovered.