The Girl from Calgary
Synopsis
A French-Canadian girl is a champion bronc rider and is also a nightclub singer. An ambitious young man sees her act one night and is struck by her talent, realizing that she is good enough to become a Broadway star. He convinces her to accompany him to New York, where she indeed does become a Broadway star. However, the young man finds himself being squeezed out by greedy Broadway producers who see the talented young girl as their own personal gold mine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Whitman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Chadwick, Leon D'Usseau, Sid Schlager
- Original Score
- Albert Hay Malotte
- Original Title
- The Girl from Calgary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- I.E. Chadwick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Whitman
Lee Chadwick, Leon D'Usseau, Sid Schlager
Albert Hay Malotte
Harry Neumann
Carl Pierson
I.E. Chadwick
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Whitman
Director
Lee Chadwick
Writer
I.E. Chadwick
Producer
Carl Pierson
Editor
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Albert Hay Malotte
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl from Calgary
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What is The Girl from Calgary about?
A French-Canadian girl is a champion bronc rider and is also a nightclub singer. An ambitious young man sees her act one night and is struck by her talent, realizing that she is good enough to become a Broadway star. He convinces her to accompany him to New York, where she indeed does become a Broadway star. However, the young man finds himself being squeezed out by greedy Broadway producers who see the talented young girl as their own personal gold mine.
Who directed The Girl from Calgary?
The Girl from Calgary was directed by Phil Whitman.
Who stars in The Girl from Calgary?
The principal cast of The Girl from Calgary includes Fifi D'Orsay, Paul Kelly, Robert Warwick, Edwin Maxwell, Astrid Allwyn.
When was The Girl from Calgary released and how long is it?
The Girl from Calgary was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl from Calgary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl from Calgary was composed by Albert Hay Malotte.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl from Calgary?
The Girl from Calgary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).