Star Spangled Rhythm
“The Paramount Musical Comedy Of All Time!”
Synopsis
Pop, a security guard at Paramount has told his son that he's the head of the studio. When his son arrives in Hollywood on shore leave with his buddies, Pop enlists the aid of the studio's dizzy switchboard operator in pulling off the charade. Things get more complicated when Pop agrees to put together a show for the Navy starring Paramount's top contract players.
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Star Spangled Rhythm - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-24
Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Fred MacMurray
Frank
Franchot Tone
John
Ray Milland
Joe
Victor Moore
Bronco Billy
Dorothy Lamour
Dorothy Lamour
Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard
Vera Zorina
Vera Zorina
Mary Martin
Mary Martin
Dick Powell
Dick Powell
Betty Hutton
Polly Judson
Eddie Bracken
Johnny Webster
Veronica Lake
Veronica Lake
Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Rochester
William Bendix
Herman
Jerry Colonna
Jerry Colonna
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- George S. Kaufman, Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- Star Spangled Rhythm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
George S. Kaufman, Melvin Frank, Norman Panama, Johnny Mercer
Robert Emmett Dolan
Leo Tover, Theodor Sparkuhl
Paul Weatherwax
Joseph Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sistrom
Producer
George S. Kaufman
Screenplay
George Marshall
Director
Melvin Frank
Screenplay
Norman Panama
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Star Spangled Rhythm
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What is Star Spangled Rhythm about?
Pop, a security guard at Paramount has told his son that he's the head of the studio. When his son arrives in Hollywood on shore leave with his buddies, Pop enlists the aid of the studio's dizzy switchboard operator in pulling off the charade. Things get more complicated when Pop agrees to put together a show for the Navy starring Paramount's top contract players.
Who directed Star Spangled Rhythm?
Star Spangled Rhythm was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Star Spangled Rhythm?
The principal cast of Star Spangled Rhythm includes Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Fred MacMurray, Franchot Tone, Ray Milland.
When was Star Spangled Rhythm released and how long is it?
Star Spangled Rhythm was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Star Spangled Rhythm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Spangled Rhythm was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Spangled Rhythm?
Star Spangled Rhythm holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).