The Gay Desperado
“THE GIANT MUSICAL HIT OF THE YEAR!”
Synopsis
Opera singer Chivo is currently playing a singing cowboy, and Mexican bandito Braganza kidnaps him (along with Jane, an heiress) so he can learn to become more like the American movie gangsters he admires.
Top Cast
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Nino Martini
Chivo
Ida Lupino
Jane
Leo Carrillo
Pablo Braganza
Harold Huber
Juan Campo
James Blakeley
Bill Shay
Stanley Fields
Butch
Mischa Auer
Diego
Adrian Rosley
Radio Station Manager
Paul Hurst
American Detective
Al Ernest Garcia
Police Captain
Frank Puglia
López
Michael Visaroff
Theatre Manager
Chris-Pin Martin
Pancho
Harry Semels
Manuel
George Du Count
Salvador
Alfonso Pedroza
Coloso
Len Brixton
Nick
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rouben Mamoulian
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Birinski, Wallace Smith
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Gay Desperado
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Pickford-Lasky
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rouben Mamoulian
Leo Birinski, Wallace Smith
Alfred Newman
Lucien N. Andriot
Margaret Clancey
Mary Pickford, Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Margaret Clancey
Editor
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Mary Pickford
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Rouben Mamoulian
Director
Wallace Smith
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gay Desperado
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gay Desperado about?
Opera singer Chivo is currently playing a singing cowboy, and Mexican bandito Braganza kidnaps him (along with Jane, an heiress) so he can learn to become more like the American movie gangsters he admires.
Who directed The Gay Desperado?
The Gay Desperado was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
Who stars in The Gay Desperado?
The principal cast of The Gay Desperado includes Nino Martini, Ida Lupino, Leo Carrillo, Harold Huber, James Blakeley.
When was The Gay Desperado released and how long is it?
The Gay Desperado was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gay Desperado?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gay Desperado was composed by Alfred Newman.