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6.2 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR19301h 28mUnited States of America

Puttin' on the Ritz

“HARRY RICHMAN The IDOL of BROADWAY former Star of "George White's Scandals"”

Synopsis

A vaudeville and nightclub performer becomes successful and forgets who his friends really are.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 1, 1930

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Edward Sloman
Screenplay & Story
John W. Considine Jr., William K. Wells, James Gleason, Irving Berlin, Jack Meskill
Original Title
Puttin' on the Ritz
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Joseph M. Schenck Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Edward Sloman

Screenplay & Story

John W. Considine Jr., William K. Wells, James Gleason, Irving Berlin, Jack Meskill

Director of Photography

Ray June

Department Leadership Roster

Edward Sloman

Edward Sloman

Director

Ray June

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Puttin' on the Ritz.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Puttin' on the Ritz

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Puttin' on the Ritz about?

A vaudeville and nightclub performer becomes successful and forgets who his friends really are.

Who directed Puttin' on the Ritz?

Puttin' on the Ritz was directed by Edward Sloman.

Who stars in Puttin' on the Ritz?

The principal cast of Puttin' on the Ritz includes Harry Richman, Joan Bennett, James Gleason, Aileen Pringle, Lilyan Tashman.

When was Puttin' on the Ritz released and how long is it?

Puttin' on the Ritz was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Puttin' on the Ritz?

Puttin' on the Ritz holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).