The Saturday Night Kid
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Synopsis
Mayme and sister Janie are salesgirls in Ginsberg's Department Store. Mayme is in love with store clerk Bill, but Janie tries to steal him from her. Hazel, another salesgirl, is Jean Harlow's first credited role.
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Clara Bow
Mayme Barry
Jean Arthur
Janie Barry
James Hall
William Taylor
Edna May Oliver
Miss Streeter
Charles Sellon
Lem Woodruff
Ethel Wales
Lily Woodruff
Hyman Meyer
Mr. Ginsberg
Irving Bacon
McGonigle (uncredited)
Getty Bird
Riche Ginsberg (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Jim (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
(uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Reducing customer (uncredited)
Jean Harlow
Hazel
Frank Ross
Ken (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Doherty, George Abbott, John V.A. Weaver
- Original Title
- The Saturday Night Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Ethel Doherty, George Abbott, John V.A. Weaver
Harry Fischbeck
Jane Loring
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Jane Loring
Editor
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
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 Saturday Night Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Saturday Night Kid about?
Mayme and sister Janie are salesgirls in Ginsberg's Department Store. Mayme is in love with store clerk Bill, but Janie tries to steal him from her. Hazel, another salesgirl, is Jean Harlow's first credited role.
Who directed The Saturday Night Kid?
The Saturday Night Kid was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in The Saturday Night Kid?
The principal cast of The Saturday Night Kid includes Clara Bow, Jean Arthur, James Hall, Edna May Oliver, Charles Sellon.
When was The Saturday Night Kid released and how long is it?
The Saturday Night Kid was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Saturday Night Kid?
The Saturday Night Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).