The Return Of Peter Grimm
“The Liveliest person in the house was the Ghost of Peter Grimm”
Synopsis
The ghost of a recently deceased family patriarch tries to help his surviving relatives, in part by preventing a marriage that he knows will go wrong.
Top Cast
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Lionel Barrymore
Peter Grimm
Helen Mack
Catherine
Edward Ellis
Dr. Andrew Macpherson
Donald Meek
Mayor Everett Bartholomew
Allen Vincent
Frederik
George P. Breakston
William Van Dam
James Bush
James
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Martha Bartholomew
Lucien Littlefield
Colonel Tom Lawton
Ray Mayer
Circus Clown
Greta Meyer
Marta
Lois Verner
Freckle-Faced Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Edward Faragoh
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo
- Original Title
- The Return Of Peter Grimm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols Jr.
Francis Edward Faragoh, David Belasco
Alberto Colombo
Lucien N. Andriot, Glen MacWilliams
Arthur P. Schmidt
Kenneth Macgowan
Department Leadership Roster
George Nichols Jr.
Director
Francis Edward Faragoh
Screenplay
Kenneth Macgowan
Producer
Alberto Colombo
Original Music Composer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
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 The Return Of Peter Grimm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Return Of Peter Grimm about?
The ghost of a recently deceased family patriarch tries to help his surviving relatives, in part by preventing a marriage that he knows will go wrong.
Who directed The Return Of Peter Grimm?
The Return Of Peter Grimm was directed by George Nichols Jr..
Who stars in The Return Of Peter Grimm?
The principal cast of The Return Of Peter Grimm includes Lionel Barrymore, Helen Mack, Edward Ellis, Donald Meek, Allen Vincent.
When was The Return Of Peter Grimm released and how long is it?
The Return Of Peter Grimm was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return Of Peter Grimm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return Of Peter Grimm was composed by Alberto Colombo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return Of Peter Grimm?
The Return Of Peter Grimm holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).