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Footlight Parade

1933·Movie·NR·104 min·6.8(103)

Climaxing Warner Bros.' glittering parade of musicals!

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.

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Where to watch Footlight Parade in United States

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Where is Footlight Parade streaming around the world?

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About Footlight Parade

Footlight Parade is a 1933 English-language comedy and music film directed by Lloyd Bacon. The cast is led by James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV.

Footlight Parade was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 21, 1933, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director
Lloyd Bacon
Writers
Manuel Seff, James Seymour, Robert Lord
Release date
October 21, 1933
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$2 million
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Footlight Parade cast & crew

Footlight Parade was directed by Lloyd Bacon and written by Manuel Seff, James Seymour, and Robert Lord.

The cast features 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, and Guy Kibbee as Silas 'Si' Gould.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by George Barnes and it was produced by Robert Lord.

Is Footlight Parade worth watching?

Footlight Parade holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 103 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and music, Footlight Parade is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Footlight Parade

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Cast of Footlight Parade

James Cagney

James Cagney

Chester Kent

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Nan Prescott

Ruby Keeler

Ruby Keeler

Bea Thorn

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Scotty Blair

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Francis the Dance Director

Guy Kibbee

Guy Kibbee

Silas 'Si' Gould

Ruth Donnelly

Ruth Donnelly

Mrs. Harriet Gould

Hugh Herbert

Hugh Herbert

Charlie Bowers

Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

Vivian Rich

Gordon Westcott

Gordon Westcott

Harry Thompson

Arthur Hohl

Arthur Hohl

Al Frazer

Renee Whitney

Renee Whitney

Cynthia Kent

Footlight Parade — FAQs

Where can I watch Footlight Parade in United States?

Footlight Parade is streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Footlight Parade on Hoopla?

Yes — Footlight Parade is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

What language is Footlight Parade in?

Footlight Parade is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Footlight Parade?

Footlight Parade runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).

What is Footlight Parade rated?

Footlight Parade is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 103 ratings.

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