Chatterbox
"ANN SHIRLEY IN A HEART STORMING STORY OF A STAGE STRUCK RED HEAD"
Originally released in 1936. Chatterbox is a comedy/drama film. directed by George Nichols Jr.. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anne Shirley, Phillips Holmes, and Edward Ellis
Synopsis
Teenage orphan Jenny Yates becomes starstruck when a revival of an old Victorian melodrama passes through her small New England town, to the disapproval of her stern grandfather, Uriah. Stowing away in the car of Philip Greene, a wealthy young man working with the theater troupe, Jenny talks her way into the play's lead role. But director Archie Fisher doesn't tell her that the new version of the play is meant as a spoof.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anne Shirley
as Jenny Yates
Phillips Holmes
as Philip 'Phil' Greene Jr.
Edward Ellis
as Uriah Lowell
Erik Rhodes
as Archie Fisher
Margaret Hamilton
as Emily 'Tippie' Tipton
Granville Bates
as Philip Greene Sr.
Allen Vincent
as Mr. Harrison
Lucille Ball
as Lillian Temple
George Offerman, Jr.
as Michael Arbuckle
Maxine Jennings
as Herself
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatterbox about?
Teenage orphan Jenny Yates becomes starstruck when a revival of an old Victorian melodrama passes through her small New England town, to the disapproval of her stern grandfather, Uriah. Stowing awa...
Who directed Chatterbox?
Chatterbox was directed by George Nichols Jr..
How long is Chatterbox?
Chatterbox has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Chatterbox released?
Chatterbox was released on January 17, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chatterbox?
The main cast of Chatterbox includes Anne Shirley, Phillips Holmes, Edward Ellis, Erik Rhodes, Margaret Hamilton.