Six of a Kind
“Six Comedy Aces in This Deck. The Cards are Scratched for Fun!”
Synopsis
The Whinneys share expenses for their trip to Hollywood with George and Gracie and their great Dane. A clerk in Whinney's bank has put fifty thousand dollars in a suitcase, hoping to rob Whinney on the road, but instead Whinney takes another road and is himself arrested in Nevada.
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1934 SIX OF A KIND - Trailer - W. C. Fields, George Burns and Gracie Allen
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-26
Top Cast
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Charles Ruggles
J. Pinkham Whinney (as Charlie Ruggles)
Mary Boland
Flora Whinney
W.C. Fields
Sheriff John Hoxley
George Burns
George Edward
Gracie Allen
Gracie Devore
Alison Skipworth
Mrs. K. Rumford
Bradley Page
Ferguson
Grace Bradley
Goldie
William J. Kelly
Gillette
Phil Tead
Clerk in Newspaper Office
James Burke
Detective (uncredited)
Kathleen Burke
Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter DeLeon, Harry Ruskin
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Ralph Rainger
- Original Title
- Six of a Kind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
Walter DeLeon, Harry Ruskin, Douglas MacLean, Keene Thompson
John Leipold, Ralph Rainger
Henry Sharp
LeRoy Stone
Emanuel Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
Harry Ruskin
Screenplay
Leo McCarey
Director
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Ralph Rainger
Original Music Composer
LeRoy Stone
Editor
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 Six of a Kind
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What is Six of a Kind about?
The Whinneys share expenses for their trip to Hollywood with George and Gracie and their great Dane. A clerk in Whinney's bank has put fifty thousand dollars in a suitcase, hoping to rob Whinney on the road, but instead Whinney takes another road and is himself arrested in Nevada.
Who directed Six of a Kind?
Six of a Kind was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in Six of a Kind?
The principal cast of Six of a Kind includes Charles Ruggles, Mary Boland, W.C. Fields, George Burns, Gracie Allen.
When was Six of a Kind released and how long is it?
Six of a Kind was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Six of a Kind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Six of a Kind was composed by John Leipold, Ralph Rainger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Six of a Kind?
Six of a Kind holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).