The Carnation Kid
“When you see and hear this snappy, peppy comedy romance, you'll vote it our greatest since "The Wolf of Wall Street". It's 75 per cent talking- and a regular knockout.”
Synopsis
It's a case of mistaken identity in this comedy that centers around a country bumpkin mistaken for a Chicago hitman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper, Leslie Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred A. Cohn
- Original Title
- The Carnation Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Christie Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper, Leslie Pearce
Alfred A. Cohn, Henry McCarty
Department Leadership Roster
E. Mason Hopper
Director
Leslie Pearce
Director
Alfred A. Cohn
Screenplay
Henry McCarty
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Carnation Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Carnation Kid about?
It's a case of mistaken identity in this comedy that centers around a country bumpkin mistaken for a Chicago hitman.
Who directed The Carnation Kid?
The Carnation Kid was directed by E. Mason Hopper, Leslie Pearce.
Who stars in The Carnation Kid?
The principal cast of The Carnation Kid includes Douglas MacLean, Frances Lee, William B. Davidson, Lorraine MacLean, Charles Hill Mailes.
When was The Carnation Kid released and how long is it?
The Carnation Kid was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Carnation Kid?
The Carnation Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).