Showbiz Ballyhoo
“The golden age of the Hollywood studio system.”
Synopsis
Rare footage reveals how stars were created and motion pictures sold, and how the the advent of sound and color changed movies.
Top Cast
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David Steinberg
Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
Wallace Beery
Self (archive footage)
Edgar Bergen
Self (archive footage)
Milton Berle
Self (archive footage)
Humphrey Bogart
Self (archive footage)
James Cagney
Self (archive footage)
Gary Cooper
Self (archive footage)
Joan Crawford
Self (archive footage)
Bing Crosby
Self (archive footage)
Bette Davis
Self (archive footage)
Cecil B. DeMille
Self (archive footage)
Marie Dressler
Self (archive footage)
Errol Flynn
Self (archive footage)
Joan Fontaine
Self (archive footage)
Clark Gable
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gayle Gibson Sedawie, Norman Sedawie
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Sedawie, Gayle Gibson Sedawie
- Original Title
- Showbiz Ballyhoo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Richard Gabourie Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gayle Gibson Sedawie, Norman Sedawie
Norman Sedawie, Gayle Gibson Sedawie
Richard Gabourie
Department Leadership Roster
Gayle Gibson Sedawie
Director
Norman Sedawie
Director
Norman Sedawie
Screenplay
Gayle Gibson Sedawie
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showbiz Ballyhoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Showbiz Ballyhoo about?
Rare footage reveals how stars were created and motion pictures sold, and how the the advent of sound and color changed movies.
Who directed Showbiz Ballyhoo?
Showbiz Ballyhoo was directed by Gayle Gibson Sedawie, Norman Sedawie.
Who stars in Showbiz Ballyhoo?
The principal cast of Showbiz Ballyhoo includes David Steinberg, Wallace Beery, Edgar Bergen, Milton Berle, Humphrey Bogart.
When was Showbiz Ballyhoo released and how long is it?
Showbiz Ballyhoo was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Showbiz Ballyhoo?
Showbiz Ballyhoo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).