Babbitt
“THE STORY THAT MADE 100,000,000 AMERICANS LAUGH AT THEMSELVES!”
Synopsis
Middle aged George F. Babbitt is a leading citizen in the town of Zenith, the fastest growing community in America according to its town sign. George is a large part of that growth as a property developer and realtor. He is lovingly married to his wife Myra, the two who have two children, Ted and Verona who are approaching adulthood. George has always had a fearless attitude, much like that of a naive child, which has led to his business success. He encounters some personal stresses when he faces what he believes is a potential home-wrecking issue, and when his oldest friend Paul and his wife Zilla deal with domestic problems. These stresses make George want to provide even more to his own family, leading to George agreeing to participate in a less than scrupulous but lucrative business dealing. George's bravura gets him into a potential scandal. This situation makes him question his general behavior, especially toward his family.
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Aline MacMahon
Myra Babbitt
Guy Kibbee
George F. Babbitt
Claire Dodd
Tanis Judique
Maxine Doyle
Verona Babbitt
Glen Boles
Ted Babbitt
Minor Watson
Paul 'Paulivus' F. Reisling
Minna Gombell
Zilla Reisling
Alan Hale
Charlie McKelvey
Berton Churchill
Judge Virgil 'Verge' Thompson
Russell Hicks
Commissioner Lyle Gurnee
Nan Grey
Eunice Littlefield
Walter Walker
Luke Ethorne
Arthur Aylesworth
Zeke
Addison Richards
District Attorney
Harry Tyler
Martin Gunch
Arthur Hoyt
Willis Ivans
Mary Treen
Miss McGoun
Hattie McDaniel
Rosalie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary C. McCall, Jr.
- Original Title
- Babbitt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Mary C. McCall, Jr., Sinclair Lewis, Niven Busch, Tom Reed
Arthur L. Todd
Jack Killifer
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Screenplay
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Jack Killifer
Editor
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 Babbitt
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What is Babbitt about?
Middle aged George F. Babbitt is a leading citizen in the town of Zenith, the fastest growing community in America according to its town sign. George is a large part of that growth as a property developer and realtor. He is lovingly married to his wife Myra, the two who have two children, Ted and Verona who are approaching adulthood. George has always had a fearless attitude, much like that of a naive child, which has led to his business success. He encounters some personal stresses when he faces what he believes is a potential home-wrecking issue, and when his oldest friend Paul and his wife Zilla deal with domestic problems. These stresses make George want to provide even more to his own family, leading to George agreeing to participate in a less than scrupulous but lucrative business dealing. George's bravura gets him into a potential scandal. This situation makes him question his general behavior, especially toward his family.
Who directed Babbitt?
Babbitt was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Babbitt?
The principal cast of Babbitt includes Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Claire Dodd, Maxine Doyle, Glen Boles.
When was Babbitt released and how long is it?
Babbitt was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is Babbitt based on a book or true story?
Babbitt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sinclair Lewis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babbitt?
Babbitt holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).