Chasing Rainbows
“5 BIG SONG HITS! -”
Synopsis
The road-show troupe of a top Broadway show go cross-country while taking the audience along on the on-stage scenes as well as what happens and is happening back stage of the production. The spectacular dancing ensembles and colorful costumes and pulchritude on-stage offers a contrasting background to the drabness of the backstage, where joy, sorrow, tragedies, deception, and romance are intertwined.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Reisner
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Boasberg, Bess Meredyth, Charles Reisner, Wells Root, Kenyon Nicholson, Robert E. Hopkins
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Chasing Rainbows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Reisner
Al Boasberg, Bess Meredyth, Charles Reisner, Wells Root, Kenyon Nicholson, Robert E. Hopkins
William Axt
Ira H. Morgan
George Hively
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Reisner
Director
Al Boasberg
Writer
Bess Meredyth
Writer
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
George Hively
Editor
David Cox
Costume Design
William Axt
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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Musicals
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Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing Rainbows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chasing Rainbows about?
The road-show troupe of a top Broadway show go cross-country while taking the audience along on the on-stage scenes as well as what happens and is happening back stage of the production. The spectacular dancing ensembles and colorful costumes and pulchritude on-stage offers a contrasting background to the drabness of the backstage, where joy, sorrow, tragedies, deception, and romance are intertwined.
Who directed Chasing Rainbows?
Chasing Rainbows was directed by Charles Reisner.
Who stars in Chasing Rainbows?
The principal cast of Chasing Rainbows includes Bessie Love, Charles King, Jack Benny, George K. Arthur, Polly Moran.
When was Chasing Rainbows released and how long is it?
Chasing Rainbows was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Chasing Rainbows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chasing Rainbows was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chasing Rainbows?
Chasing Rainbows holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).