Coming in late August 2025: an official Blu-ray of "That Midnight Kiss"

[Derek McGovern]

Yesterday Vince alerted me to the exciting news that a 4K scan of the original 35mm nitrate negative of That Midnight Kiss will be released by Warners on Blu-Ray on August 26.

COMING TO BLU-RAY DISC FROM THE WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION ON AUGUST 26th!

New 2025 1080pHD master from 4K scans of the original nitrate Technicolor® negatives.

THAT MIDNIGHT KISS (1949)

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COLOR

BD-50

Running Time: 98 Minutes

Aspect Ratio: 16×9 1.37:1 with side mattes

Audio Specs DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono

NOT RATED

Subtitles: ENGLISH SDH

Cast: Kathryn Grayson, Mario Lanza, Jose Iturbi, Ethel Barrymore

Directed by Norman Taurog

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SPECIAL FEATURES: SPECIAL FEATURES: Deleted Musical Outtake “ONE LOVE OF MINE”; Classic M-G-M Cartoons “HEAVENLY PUSS” (HD) and “SENOR DROOPY” (HD), and the Original Theatrical Trailer.

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The Warner Archive Collection is proud to be releasing another eye-popping Technicolor® restoration, THAT MIDNIGHT KISS. This handsome M-G-M production provided the screen debut of the immortal Mario Lanza. The story tells of aspiring diva Prudence Budell (Kathryn Grayson) knew what she wanted in a singing partner….but what she got was an uninspiring, walrus-like snob. “Great tenors are very seldom young, good looking men who feel the words of opera” the maestro (Jose Iturbi) explained. “If you ever find one who looks the part, you let me know”. So Prudence found him. And, not coincidentally, his appearance on screen meant that M-G-M had found a major film star. Lanza, already a recording sensation first big-screen appearance in this1949 film helped to make the production a glowing, box-office success. As singing truck driver Johnny Donnetti, the broad-shouldered tenor proved he could handle lines with ease and warmth. And he amply showcased what everyone already knew – he could belt out a song (highlights include Donizetti’s “Una Furtiva Lagrima” and Verdi’s “Celeste Aida”). Grayson, who had a lifelong ambition to perform on the operatic stage, grace Verdi’s “Cara Nome” with her bright coloratura. And, in his final movie, Iturbi teamed with his sister for Chopin’s stirring “Revolutionary Etude”. Another delightful confection produced by Joe Pasternak.

https://screen-connections.com/2025/07/16/warner-archive-collection-august-2025-blu-ray-releases-the-huckleberry-hound-show-the-complete-original-series-7-women-more/ 

Now let's hope that Warners next turns its attention to Serenade, arguably Lanza's most interesting film, and Because You're Mine, which was the most poorly reproduced of Lanza's films on DVD. After that, I'd love an official blu-ray of For the First Time.

[Fr. Damien Quigley]

Fantastic news! Wonderful to see another Mario movie coming to Blu-ray. 

Was ""One Love of Mine" included as an extra in previous DVD releases?

[AZENCOT MARCEL]

Wow! Super good news! Thanks to Vince and all of you for sharing!

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[Derek McGovern]

Hi Damien:

Yes, "One of Love" was previously included in the 2-disc DVD set of That Midnight Kiss/The Toast of New Orleans. 

Derek

P.S. Hope you're happy about the forthcoming Christmas compilation! It really does sound glorious.

[Derek McGovern]

Whoops! I meant to write "One Love of Mine"! 

[Fr. Damien Quigley]

According to blu-ray.com, the Blu-ray is now available for pre-order: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/That-Midnight-Kiss-Blu-ray/392605/?e=1

[Derek McGovern]

Has anybody watched the new Blu-ray of That Midnight Kiss yet? If so, I'd love to know what you thought of the sound and picture quality. 

To date, I've only heard from one person who's actually viewed it---and this was his enthusiastic reaction:

I watched the new TMK Blu-ray today and thought the picture quality was superb in every way. The sound is similar to TGC with the talking at a normal volume and then a huge increase whenever there was music and singing. I noticed so much more in each scene that I never paid attention to, as the color of objects, clothing etc. made things more noticeable. It's a great release comparable to TGC. On the downside, the trailer and One Love of Mine outtake are the same as on the DVD release.