Idiot's Delight
"The Biggest Thrill They Ever Gave You! Norma and Clark together in the romance of a "ham" song-and-dance man and a "red-headed liar from Omaha.""
Originally released in 1939. Idiot's Delight is a comedy/drama film. directed by Clarence Brown.
Starring Clark Gable, Norma Shearer, and Edward Arnold
Synopsis
A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Clark Gable
as Harry Van
Norma Shearer
as Irene Fellara
Edward Arnold
as Achille Weber
Charles Coburn
as Dr. Hugo Waldersee
Joseph Schildkraut
as Capt. Kirvline
Burgess Meredith
as Quillary
Laura Hope Crews
as Madame Zuleika
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
as 'Don' Navadel
Peter Willes
as Mr. Jimmy Cherry
Pat Paterson
as Mrs. Cherry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idiot's Delight about?
A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.
Who directed Idiot's Delight?
Idiot's Delight was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is Idiot's Delight?
Idiot's Delight has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Idiot's Delight released?
Idiot's Delight was released on January 27, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Idiot's Delight?
The main cast of Idiot's Delight includes Clark Gable, Norma Shearer, Edward Arnold, Charles Coburn, Joseph Schildkraut.