Broadway Thru a Keyhole
“On they come with song and dance! Heedless of the drama that stalks their every move!”
Synopsis
Racketeer Frank Rocci is smitten with Joan Whelan, a dancer at Texas Guinan's famous Broadway night spot. He uses his influence to help her get a starring role in the show, hoping that it will also get Joan to fall in love with him. After scoring a hit, Joan accepts Frank's marriage proposal, more out of gratitude than love. The situation gets even stickier when she falls for a handsome band leader during a trip to Florida. Can she tell Frank she's in love with someone else?
Top Cast
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Constance Cummings
Joan Whelan
Russ Columbo
Clark Brian
Paul Kelly
Frank Rocci
Blossom Seeley
Sybil Smith
Gregory Ratoff
Max Mafoofski
Texas Guinan
Tex Kaley
Hugh O'Connell
Chuck Haskins
Hobart Cavanaugh
Peanuts Dinwiddie
Abe Lyman
Orchestra leader
Frances Williams
Frances Williams
Eddie Foy Jr.
Joan's partner
George Mann
George Mann -Columnist
C. Henry Gordon
Tim Crowley
William Burress
Thomas Barnum
Helen Jerome Eddy
Esther
Edith Allen
Girl with Louie
Franklyn Ardell
Columnist #1
Lucille Ball
Chorine / Girl at the Beach
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lowell Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Towne, Walter Winchell, C. Graham Baker
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Broadway Thru a Keyhole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lowell Sherman
Gene Towne, Walter Winchell, C. Graham Baker
Alfred Newman
Barney McGill
Maurice Wright
Raymond Griffith, William Goetz
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Towne
Writer
Raymond Griffith
Producer
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
William Goetz
Producer
C. Graham Baker
Writer
Lowell Sherman
Director
Maurice Wright
Editor
Alfred Newman
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 Broadway Thru a Keyhole
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What is Broadway Thru a Keyhole about?
Racketeer Frank Rocci is smitten with Joan Whelan, a dancer at Texas Guinan's famous Broadway night spot. He uses his influence to help her get a starring role in the show, hoping that it will also get Joan to fall in love with him. After scoring a hit, Joan accepts Frank's marriage proposal, more out of gratitude than love. The situation gets even stickier when she falls for a handsome band leader during a trip to Florida. Can she tell Frank she's in love with someone else?
Who directed Broadway Thru a Keyhole?
Broadway Thru a Keyhole was directed by Lowell Sherman.
Who stars in Broadway Thru a Keyhole?
The principal cast of Broadway Thru a Keyhole includes Constance Cummings, Russ Columbo, Paul Kelly, Blossom Seeley, Gregory Ratoff.
When was Broadway Thru a Keyhole released and how long is it?
Broadway Thru a Keyhole was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Broadway Thru a Keyhole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broadway Thru a Keyhole was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broadway Thru a Keyhole?
Broadway Thru a Keyhole holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).