Based on the flop play, Midnight (1930). Drama. Written by Claire Sifton and Paul Sifton. Directed by Philip Moeller. Guild Theatre: 29 Dec 1930- Feb 1931 (closing date unknown/48 performances). Cast: Maud Allan, Glenn Anders (as "Bob Nolan"), Harold Bolton, Zena Colaer, Josephine Hull (as "Mrs. Weldon"), William R. Kane, Jack La Rue (as "Gar Boni"), Tom H.A. Lewis, Harriet E. MacGibbon (as "Ada Biggers"), Clifford Odets (as "Arthur Weldon"), James Parker, Frederick Perry, Francis Pierlot (as "Richard McGrath"), Charles Powers, Samuel Rosen, Neal Stone, Robert Strange, Fred Sullivan, Royal Dana Tracey, Louis Veda (as "Photographer"), Harold Vermilyea (as "Joe Biggers"), Linda Watkins. Produced by The Theatre Guild.
An independent production, release was being considered through RKO Radio Pictures before deal made to release through Universal.
When this film was re-titled 'Call It Murder' and re-released theatrically by Guaranteed Pictures Corporation in 1947, it was most frequently shown in tandem with 'Racketeers.' the re-titled re-release of The People's Enemy (1935).
Originally released as "Midnight" in 1934. The rights were purchased by Guaranteed Pictures and re-released in 1947.