Top Cast
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Jimmy Durante
Willie Gumbatz
Walter Connolly
Sam Lewis
Joan Perry
Jean Worthington
Charles Starrett
Ted Crosley
Craig E. Earle
Professor Quiz
Gertrude Niesen
Sarah
Raymond Walburn
Dean Worthington
Moe Howard
Moe Howard
Curly Howard
Curly Howard
Larry Fine
Larry Fine
Broderick Crawford
Biff Gordon
Hal Le Roy
'Tarzan' Biddle
Ernest Truex
Blodgett
Virginia Dale
Mabel
Chaz Chase
Shorty
Jimmy Wallington
Jimmy Wallington
Romo Vincent
Fatso
Gene Morgan
Coach Burns
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Solow, Richard Wormser, Philip Rapp
- Original Title
- Start Cheering
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Eugene Solow, Richard Wormser, Philip Rapp
Department Leadership Roster
Albert S. Rogell
Director
Eugene Solow
Screenplay
Richard Wormser
Screenplay
Philip Rapp
Screenplay
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 Start Cheering
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Start Cheering about?
After retiring from movies to get an education, a man discovers his ex-staff is trying to have him expelled.
Who directed Start Cheering?
Start Cheering was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in Start Cheering?
The principal cast of Start Cheering includes Jimmy Durante, Walter Connolly, Joan Perry, Charles Starrett, Craig E. Earle.
When was Start Cheering released and how long is it?
Start Cheering was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Start Cheering?
Start Cheering holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).