Star of Midnight

Star of Midnight is a 1935 American mystery-comedy film directed by Stephen Roberts starring William Powell, Ginger Rogers, and Paul Kelly. The film was produced by RKO Pictures and written by Howard Emmett Rogers and Anthony Veiller.

The story revolves around Powell's character, Tom Chambers, a dashing lawyer who is asked to help a young woman named Donna (Ginger Rogers) find her missing aunt. Despite being slightly hesitant at first, Chambers agrees to help Donna and begins his investigation by visiting the home of the missing woman. While at the home, Chambers finds the dead body of the missing woman's butler and realizes that a notorious jewel thief named "The Cat" may be involved.

As Chambers continues to investigate the case, he discovers that the missing woman's rare, valuable diamond named "The Star of Midnight" may be the target of the jewel thief's aforementioned burglary attempts. In an attempt to find the diamond before it falls into the hands of the thief, Chambers and Donna work together, trying to solve the mystery of the missing aunt.

Throughout the course of their investigation, they encounter various suspicious characters, including a man who claims to be the missing woman's long-lost nephew, a creepy doctor, and a shifty caretaker. They also encounter some romantic tension for themselves along the way as their partnership develops further.

With the assistance of his faithful sidekick, a trusty dog named "Asta,” Chambers pieces together the clues, untangles the web of lies and deceit, and ultimately cracks the case. However, not before encountering and overcoming various obstacles that put their lives in danger.

Along the way, Powell's charm and wit showcase his comedic prowess, with Rogers as his perfect counterpart, injecting humor and giving us a few catchy tunes along the way. Together, they create a dynamic duo whose chemistry is evident and entertaining to watch.

Overall, Star of Midnight is an enjoyable film that is part-mystery, part-comedy, and entirely entertaining. The plot is well-crafted, the acting is exceptional, and the chemistry between the lead actors is palpable. If you're a fan of classic whodunits, this film is definitely worth checking out.