Sunny Side Up
"The screen's first original all talking, singing, dancing musical comedy."
Originally released in 1929. Sunny Side Up is a comedy/music film. directed by David Butler. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, and Marjorie White
Synopsis
Molly and Bee, sweet young 'working girls,' live in a cheap room over a New York grocery store. Molly's idol, wealthy Jack Cromwell, lives in a Long Island mansion but is markedly less happy, since his fiancée Jane won't discourage her other admirers. Fleeing in his car, Jack ends up in an urban block party where he meets you-know-who.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Janet Gaynor
as Molly Carr
Charles Farrell
as Jack Cromwell
Marjorie White
as Bea Nichols
El Brendel
as Eric Swenson
Mary Forbes
as Mrs. Cromwell
Jackie Cooper
as Jerry McGinnis (uncredited)
Henry Armetta
as Italian Husband (uncredited)
Peter Gawthorne
as Lake the Butler
Sharon Lynn
as Jane Worth
Dannie Mac Grant
as Little Boy (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunny Side Up about?
Molly and Bee, sweet young 'working girls,' live in a cheap room over a New York grocery store. Molly's idol, wealthy Jack Cromwell, lives in a Long Island mansion but is markedly less happy, since...
Who directed Sunny Side Up?
Sunny Side Up was directed by David Butler.
How long is Sunny Side Up?
Sunny Side Up has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Sunny Side Up released?
Sunny Side Up was released on December 25, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sunny Side Up?
The main cast of Sunny Side Up includes Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Marjorie White, El Brendel, Mary Forbes.