Midnight Mary is a 1933 crime drama film directed by William Wellman, and starring Loretta Young, Ricardo Cortez, and Franchot Tone. The film tells the story of a young woman, Mary (Loretta Young), who becomes involved in a life of crime after her father is falsely imprisoned.
The story begins with Mary being arrested for robbery and sent to prison. After serving her time, she is released and returns to her hometown, where she finds that her father has been falsely imprisoned for the crime she committed. Determined to clear her father’s name, Mary teams up with a former criminal, Jerry Darrow (Ricardo Cortez), to gather evidence to prove her father’s innocence.
As Mary and Jerry work together to uncover the truth, they become romantically involved, despite the fact that Jerry is still a criminal and Mary is determined to go straight. The film explores themes of redemption, love, and sacrifice, as Mary is torn between her feelings for Jerry and her desire to do the right thing.
The film was released in 1933 and was generally well-received by critics. Loretta Young received praise for her performance, and the film was a modest box office success. However, it is not as well-known or celebrated as some of the other films of the era and is now considered a minor classic.
