Palmy Days
“A PICTURE THAT OUTWHOOPS "WHOOPEE"”
Synopsis
Musical comedy antics in an art deco bakery (motto: "Glorifying the American Doughnut") where Eddie Cantor, the overworked assistant to a phony psychic, is mistaken for an efficiency expert and placed in charge. Complications ensue when the psychic and his gang attempt to rob the payroll.
Top Cast
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Eddie Cantor
Eddie Simpson
Charlotte Greenwood
Helen Martin
Barbara Weeks
Joan Clark
Spencer Charters
Mr. Clark
Paul Page
Steve
Charles Middleton
Yolando
George Raft
Joe
Harry Woods
Yolando's Henchman
Loretta Andrews
Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
Busby Berkeley
Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Edna Callahan
Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
Paulette Goddard
Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
Betty Grable
Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
Virginia Grey
Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
Toby Wing
Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Morrie Ryskind, Eddie Cantor, David Freedman
- Original Score
- Con Conrad, Harry Akst
- Original Title
- Palmy Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions, Howard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Morrie Ryskind, Eddie Cantor, David Freedman
Con Conrad, Harry Akst
Gregg Toland
Sherman Todd
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Sherman Todd
Editor
Alice O'Neill
Costume Design
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmy Days
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Palmy Days about?
Musical comedy antics in an art deco bakery (motto: "Glorifying the American Doughnut") where Eddie Cantor, the overworked assistant to a phony psychic, is mistaken for an efficiency expert and placed in charge. Complications ensue when the psychic and his gang attempt to rob the payroll.
Who directed Palmy Days?
Palmy Days was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in Palmy Days?
The principal cast of Palmy Days includes Eddie Cantor, Charlotte Greenwood, Barbara Weeks, Spencer Charters, Paul Page.
When was Palmy Days released and how long is it?
Palmy Days was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Palmy Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Palmy Days was composed by Con Conrad, Harry Akst.