No Time for Comedy
“A country boy takes over Broadway . . . until he gets into heart-trouble!”
Synopsis
An aspiring playwright finds himself an overnight Broadway success.
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Preview Clip | No Time for Comedy | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-09-23
Top Cast
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James Stewart
Gaylord 'Gay' Esterbrook
Rosalind Russell
Linda Paige Esterbrook
Genevieve Tobin
Amanda 'Mandy' Swift
Charles Ruggles
Philo Swift
Allyn Joslyn
Morgan Carrell
Clarence Kolb
Richard Benson
Louise Beavers
Clementine
J.M. Kerrigan
Jim
Lawrence Grossmith
Frank
Robert Greig
Robert
Frank Faylen
Cab Driver
Herbert Anderson
Actor in Show (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Waiter at Wyler's Party (uncredited)
James Burke
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Actor in Show (uncredited)
Mildred Coles
Young Actress in Show (uncredited)
Bonnie Gaye Cowen
(uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Sweeny (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- No Time for Comedy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
Heinz Roemheld
Ernest Haller
Owen Marks
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
Philip G. Epstein
Screenplay
Jack L. Warner
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Owen Marks
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 No Time for Comedy
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What is No Time for Comedy about?
An aspiring playwright finds himself an overnight Broadway success.
Who directed No Time for Comedy?
No Time for Comedy was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in No Time for Comedy?
The principal cast of No Time for Comedy includes James Stewart, Rosalind Russell, Genevieve Tobin, Charles Ruggles, Allyn Joslyn.
When was No Time for Comedy released and how long is it?
No Time for Comedy was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for No Time for Comedy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Time for Comedy was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Time for Comedy?
No Time for Comedy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).