The Wet Parade
“THE FINGER OF HISTORY WRITES A NEW PAGE!”
Synopsis
The evils of alcohol before and during prohibition become evident as we see its effects on the rich Chilcote family and the hard working Tarleton family.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Jordan
Maggie May
Lewis Stone
Roger Chilcote
Neil Hamilton
Roger Chilcote, Jr.
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Chilcote
Frederick Burton
Major Randolph
Reginald Barlow
Judge Brandon
John Larkin
Moses
Gertrude Howard
Angelina
Robert Young
Kip Tarleton
Walter Huston
Pow Tarleton
Jimmy Durante
Abe Shilling
Wallace Ford
Jerry Tyler
Myrna Loy
Eileen Pinchon
Joan Marsh
Evelyn Fessenden
John Miljan
Major Doleshal
Clarence Muse
Taylor Tibbs
Clara Blandick
Mrs. Tarleton
Forrester Harvey
Mr. Fortesque
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beverly Hills, California
Festival / Special Debut
March 26, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lee Mahin, Upton Sinclair
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Wet Parade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
John Lee Mahin, Upton Sinclair
William Axt
George Barnes
Anne Bauchens
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Fleming
Director
John Lee Mahin
Writer
Adrian
Costume Design
Anne Bauchens
Editor
George Barnes
Director of Photography
William Axt
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wet Parade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wet Parade about?
The evils of alcohol before and during prohibition become evident as we see its effects on the rich Chilcote family and the hard working Tarleton family.
Who directed The Wet Parade?
The Wet Parade was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in The Wet Parade?
The principal cast of The Wet Parade includes Dorothy Jordan, Lewis Stone, Neil Hamilton, Emma Dunn, Frederick Burton.
When was The Wet Parade released and how long is it?
The Wet Parade was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wet Parade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wet Parade was composed by William Axt.
Is The Wet Parade based on a book or true story?
The Wet Parade is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Upton Sinclair".