On the Avenue
“YOU DON'T CARE WHAT THEY DO...IF THEY'LL ONLY KEEP ON DOING IT -IT'S THAT KIND OF SHOW!”
Synopsis
A new Broadway show starring Gary Blake shamelessly lampoons the rich Carraway family. To get her own back, daughter Mimi sets out to ensnare Blake, but the courtship is soon for real, to the annoyance of his co-star, hoofing chanteuese Mona Merrick.
Top Cast
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Dick Powell
Gary Blake
Madeleine Carroll
Mimi Caraway
Alice Faye
Mona Merrick
George Barbier
Commodore Caraway
Alan Mowbray
Frederick Sims
Cora Witherspoon
Aunt Fritz
Walter Catlett
Jake Dibble
Douglas Fowley
Eddie Eads
Joan Davis
Miss Katz
Stepin Fetchit
Herman
Sig Ruman
Herr Hanfstangel
Billy Gilbert
Joe Papaloupas
E. E. Clive
Cabby
John Sheehan
Stage Manager
Douglas Wood
Mr. Trivet
Al Ritz
Al Ritz
Jimmy Ritz
Jimmy Ritz
Harry Ritz
Harry Ritz
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Conselman, Gene Markey
- Original Score
- Irving Berlin
- Original Title
- On the Avenue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
William M. Conselman, Gene Markey, Irving Berlin
Irving Berlin
Lucien N. Andriot
Allen McNeil
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
William M. Conselman
Screenplay
Gene Markey
Screenplay
Allen McNeil
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Irving Berlin
Original Music Composer
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 On the Avenue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Avenue about?
A new Broadway show starring Gary Blake shamelessly lampoons the rich Carraway family. To get her own back, daughter Mimi sets out to ensnare Blake, but the courtship is soon for real, to the annoyance of his co-star, hoofing chanteuese Mona Merrick.
Who directed On the Avenue?
On the Avenue was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in On the Avenue?
The principal cast of On the Avenue includes Dick Powell, Madeleine Carroll, Alice Faye, George Barbier, Alan Mowbray.
When was On the Avenue released and how long is it?
On the Avenue was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Avenue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Avenue was composed by Irving Berlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Avenue?
On the Avenue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).