Nana
Synopsis
Young Parisian Nana wards off of a boozed-up military officer at a local restaurant, and fellow diner Gaston Greiner is so impressed with her pluck that he decides to make her a performer at his musical theater. Soon, Nana is a star, and the girlfriend of Greiner and two other men. But when he learns that she's been getting around, Greiner fires her. As she tries to reclaim her singing job while dodging yet another suitor, her treachery might get the better of her.
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Anna Sten
Nana
Lionel Atwill
Colonel André Muffat
Richard Bennett
Gaston Greiner
Mae Clarke
Satin
Phillips Holmes
Lieutenant George Muffat
Muriel Kirkland
Mimi
Reginald Owen
Bordenave
Helen Freeman
Sabine Muffat
Lawrence Grant
Grand Duke Alexis
Jessie Ralph
Zoe
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Finot
Lucille Ball
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dorothy Arzner
- Screenplay & Story
- Willard Mack, Harry Wagstaff Gribble
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Nana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dorothy Arzner
Willard Mack, Harry Wagstaff Gribble, Émile Zola
Alfred Newman
Gregg Toland
Frank Lawrence
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Arzner
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Frank Lawrence
Editor
John W. Harkrider
Costume Design
Adrian
Costume Design
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Willard Mack
Screenplay
Harry Wagstaff Gribble
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nana
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What is Nana about?
Young Parisian Nana wards off of a boozed-up military officer at a local restaurant, and fellow diner Gaston Greiner is so impressed with her pluck that he decides to make her a performer at his musical theater. Soon, Nana is a star, and the girlfriend of Greiner and two other men. But when he learns that she's been getting around, Greiner fires her. As she tries to reclaim her singing job while dodging yet another suitor, her treachery might get the better of her.
Who directed Nana?
Nana was directed by Dorothy Arzner.
Who stars in Nana?
The principal cast of Nana includes Anna Sten, Lionel Atwill, Richard Bennett, Mae Clarke, Phillips Holmes.
When was Nana released and how long is it?
Nana was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Nana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nana was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Nana based on a book or true story?
Nana is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".