Parachute Jumper
“Seventy-five Smackers a Jump- and Most of it Goes to Widows!”
Synopsis
An Air Force washout and his buddy room with a pretty young lady. Desperate for jobs during the Depression, they finally land employment with the mob.
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Parachute Jumper (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-09-13
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Bill Keller
Bette Davis
Patricia 'Alabama' Brent
Frank McHugh
Toodles Cooper
Claire Dodd
Mrs. Newberry
Leo Carrillo
Kurt Weber
Harold Huber
Steve Donovan
Thomas E. Jackson
Detective Lt. Coffey
Leon Ames
Pilot with Alabama (uncredited)
Reginald Barlow
The Colonel (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Cop (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Man in Society for Prohibition Enforcement Office (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Capt. J.C. Mason (uncredited)
Walter Brennan
Counterman at Jewel Diner (uncredited)
George Chandler
Chauffeur (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
Tom Crowley (uncredited)
Gordon De Main
Narcotics Squad (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
Frank Fanning
Detective at Nightclub (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Rian James, John Francis Larkin
- Original Title
- Parachute Jumper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Rian James, John Francis Larkin
James Van Trees
Ray Curtiss
Darryl F. Zanuck, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
John Francis Larkin
Writer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Ray Curtiss
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Parachute Jumper
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What is Parachute Jumper about?
An Air Force washout and his buddy room with a pretty young lady. Desperate for jobs during the Depression, they finally land employment with the mob.
Who directed Parachute Jumper?
Parachute Jumper was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Parachute Jumper?
The principal cast of Parachute Jumper includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Bette Davis, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd, Leo Carrillo.
When was Parachute Jumper released and how long is it?
Parachute Jumper was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parachute Jumper?
Parachute Jumper holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).