Middle of the Night

directed by Delbert Mann
Category: "Drama"
Year of Release:1959
Date Added:12/09/2019
Date Watched:12/09/2019
Description:Jerry Kingsley (Fredric March) is a 56-year-old widower. He gets to know Betty Preisser (Kim Novak), the 24-year-old receptionist in his office and soon falls in love. Betty is divorced, lonely, and desperate to feel wanted. Jerry and she know their age difference is a problem, but after resisting as long as they can, they admit their love for each other and get engaged. Jerry's family thinks Betty is a gold-digger. Betty's family thinks Jerry is an old wolf. They struggle to get past these objections and Jerry's jealousy, especially when Betty's ex shows up and makes a play for her. They break up, but when Jerry's business partner attempts suicide because he's depressed about growing old, Jerry decides he's not ready to be old yet and goes back to Betty who is waiting for him.
My Rating:6

Reviews for Middle of the Night

Review - Middle of the Night

Large age differences in a marriage present challenges. I'm not sure how the two people involved would be able to accurately assess their relationship, but I've never thought it was wrong if they're committed. This movie takes the same position. It's about two lonely people who aren't getting the love and acceptance they long for except from each other. So why wouldn't they get married?

Reviewed by Roger on 2019-12-09 19:06:39

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