Dynamite
“She Denied Him Her Love, So He Took It! She Stole His Name, Tricked Him, Humbled Him and - in the end - Worshipped Him!”
Synopsis
Wealthy Cynthia is in love with not-so-wealthy Roger, who is married to Marcia. The threesome is terribly modern about the situation, and Marcia will gladly divorce Roger if Cynthia agrees to a financial settlement. But Cynthia's wealth is in jeopardy because her trust fund will expire if she is not married by a certain date. To satisfy that condition, Cynthia arranges to marry Hagon Derk, who is condemned to die for a crime he didn't commit. She pays him so he can provide for his little sister. But at the last minute, Derk is freed when the true criminal is discovered. Expecting to be a rich widow, Cynthia finds herself married to a man she doesn't know and doesn't want to.
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Conrad Nagel
Roger Towne
Kay Johnson
Cynthia Crothers
Charles Bickford
Hagon Derk
Julia Faye
Marcia Towne
Joel McCrea
Marco
Muriel McCormac
Katie Derk
Robert Edeson
Wise Fool
William Holden
Wise Fool
Henry Stockbridge
Wise Fool
Leslie Fenton
Young 'Vulture'
Barton Hepburn
Young 'Vulture'
Tyler Brooke
The Life of the Party
Robert T. Haines
The Judge
Douglas Scott
Bobby (as Douglas Frazer Scott)
Jane Keckley
His Mother
Fred Walton
The Doctor
Russ Columbo
Singing Mexican Prisoner (uncredited)
Anita Garvin
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- John Howard Lawson, Jeanie Macpherson, Gladys Unger
- Original Title
- Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
John Howard Lawson, Jeanie Macpherson, Gladys Unger
J. Peverell Marley
Anne Bauchens
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Jeanie Macpherson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dynamite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dynamite about?
Wealthy Cynthia is in love with not-so-wealthy Roger, who is married to Marcia. The threesome is terribly modern about the situation, and Marcia will gladly divorce Roger if Cynthia agrees to a financial settlement. But Cynthia's wealth is in jeopardy because her trust fund will expire if she is not married by a certain date. To satisfy that condition, Cynthia arranges to marry Hagon Derk, who is condemned to die for a crime he didn't commit. She pays him so he can provide for his little sister. But at the last minute, Derk is freed when the true criminal is discovered. Expecting to be a rich widow, Cynthia finds herself married to a man she doesn't know and doesn't want to.
Who directed Dynamite?
Dynamite was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in Dynamite?
The principal cast of Dynamite includes Conrad Nagel, Kay Johnson, Charles Bickford, Julia Faye, Joel McCrea.
When was Dynamite released and how long is it?
Dynamite was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.