1939 Midnight An unemployed American showgirl poses as Hungarian royalty to infiltrate Parisian high society. Credits Director Mitchell Leisen Producers Arthur Hornblow Jr. , William LeBaron Writers Charles Brackett , Billy Wilder Cinematographer Charles Lang Composer Friedrich Hollaender Cast Claudette Colbert , Don Ameche , John Barrymore , Francis Lederer , Mary Astor , Elaine Barrie , Hedda Hopper , Rex O'Malley , Monty Woolley , Armand Kaliz Studio Paramount Pictures Genres Romance Comedy Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax