Gabriel Over the White House
“The sensation of a nation!”
Synopsis
A political hack becomes President during the height of the Depression and undergoes a metamorphosis into an incorruptible statesman after a near-fatal accident.
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Top Cast
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Walter Huston
Hon. Judson Hammond - The President of the United States
Karen Morley
Pendola Molloy
Franchot Tone
Hartley Beekman - Secretary to the President
Arthur Byron
Jasper Brooks - Secretary of State
Dickie Moore
Jimmy Vetter
C. Henry Gordon
Nick Diamond
David Landau
John Bronson
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. H.L. Eastman
William Pawley
Borell
Jean Parker
Alice Bronson
Claire Du Brey
Nurse
B.F. Blinn
Politician (uncredited)
Oscar Apfel
German Delegate to Debt Conference (uncredited)
Mischa Auer
Mr. Thieson (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
White House Press Correspondent (uncredited)
Spencer Charters
Vice President (uncredited)
Ben Taggart
Cabinet Member (uncredited)
Akim Tamiroff
Delegate to the Debt Conference (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Wilson
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Gabriel Over the White House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory La Cava
Carey Wilson
William Axt
Bert Glennon
Basil Wrangell
William Randolph Hearst, Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory La Cava
Director
Carey Wilson
Screenplay
Basil Wrangell
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
William Randolph Hearst
Producer
Walter Wanger
Producer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gabriel Over the White House
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What is Gabriel Over the White House about?
A political hack becomes President during the height of the Depression and undergoes a metamorphosis into an incorruptible statesman after a near-fatal accident.
Who directed Gabriel Over the White House?
Gabriel Over the White House was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in Gabriel Over the White House?
The principal cast of Gabriel Over the White House includes Walter Huston, Karen Morley, Franchot Tone, Arthur Byron, Dickie Moore.
When was Gabriel Over the White House released and how long is it?
Gabriel Over the White House was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Gabriel Over the White House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gabriel Over the White House was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gabriel Over the White House?
Gabriel Over the White House holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).