Footlight Parade
"Climaxing Warner Bros.' glittering parade of musicals!"
Originally released in 1933. Footlight Parade is a comedy/music film. directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Starring James Cagney, Joan Blondell, and Ruby Keeler
Synopsis
A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (98 votes)
Budget
$703K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Cagney
as Chester Kent
Joan Blondell
as Nan Prescott
Ruby Keeler
as Bea Thorn
Dick Powell
as Scotty Blair
Frank McHugh
as Francis the Dance Director
Guy Kibbee
as Silas 'Si' Gould
Ruth Donnelly
as Mrs. Harriet Gould
Hugh Herbert
as Charlie Bowers
Claire Dodd
as Vivian Rich
Gordon Westcott
as Harry Thompson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $703,000
- Revenue
- $2,416,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Footlight Parade about?
A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
Who directed Footlight Parade?
Footlight Parade was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
How long is Footlight Parade?
Footlight Parade has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Footlight Parade released?
Footlight Parade was released on October 21, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Footlight Parade?
The main cast of Footlight Parade includes James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, Frank McHugh.