Glorious Betsy
“THE GLAMOUROUS ROMANCE OF THE BELLE OF BALTIMORE AND NAPOLEON'S BROTHER”
Synopsis
Vitaphone production reels #2471-2478; third Warner Bros. feature film - the first being The Jazz Singer and the second Tenderloin - to include talking sequences, along with the by now usual Vitaphone musical score and sound effects. A copy of this film survives at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., but the sound disks are lost.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London (silent version)
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coldeway
- Original Score
- David Mendoza
- Original Title
- Glorious Betsy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
Anthony Coldeway
David Mendoza
Hal Mohr
Thomas Pratt
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Crosland
Director
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Anthony Coldeway
Writer
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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Oscars 1929
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glorious Betsy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Glorious Betsy about?
Vitaphone production reels #2471-2478; third Warner Bros. feature film - the first being The Jazz Singer and the second Tenderloin - to include talking sequences, along with the by now usual Vitaphone musical score and sound effects. A copy of this film survives at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., but the sound disks are lost.
Who directed Glorious Betsy?
Glorious Betsy was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in Glorious Betsy?
The principal cast of Glorious Betsy includes Dolores Costello, Conrad Nagel, John Miljan, Marc McDermott, Pasquale Amato.
When was Glorious Betsy released and how long is it?
Glorious Betsy was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Glorious Betsy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Glorious Betsy was composed by David Mendoza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Glorious Betsy?
Glorious Betsy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).