Seven Keys to Baldpate
“A famous romantic mystery of the screen!”
Synopsis
A writer, looking for some peace and quiet in order to finish a novel, takes a room at the Baldpate Inn. However, peace and quiet are the last things he gets, as there are some very strange goings-on at the establishment.
Top Cast
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Gene Raymond
William Magee
Margaret Callahan
Mary Norton
Eric Blore
Prof. Harrison Boulton
Grant Mitchell
Thomas Hayden
Moroni Olsen
Mayor Jim Cargen
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Myra Thornhill
Henry Travers
Lem Peters
Walter Brennan
Station Agent
Ray Mayer
Mr. Bland
Erville Alderson
Police Chief Roberts
Murray Alper
Max
Harry Beresford
Elijah Quimby
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Quimby
Philip Morris
Second Deputy (uncredited)
Monte Vandergrift
Deputy (uncredited)
Eduardo Ciannelli
Innkeeper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers, Anthony Veiller, Wallace Smith, George M. Cohan
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo
- Original Title
- Seven Keys to Baldpate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hamilton
Earl Derr Biggers, Anthony Veiller, Wallace Smith, George M. Cohan
Alberto Colombo
Robert De Grasse
Desmond Marquette
Department Leadership Roster
William Hamilton
Director
Anthony Veiller
Writer
Wallace Smith
Writer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Alberto Colombo
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 Seven Keys to Baldpate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seven Keys to Baldpate about?
A writer, looking for some peace and quiet in order to finish a novel, takes a room at the Baldpate Inn. However, peace and quiet are the last things he gets, as there are some very strange goings-on at the establishment.
Who directed Seven Keys to Baldpate?
Seven Keys to Baldpate was directed by William Hamilton.
Who stars in Seven Keys to Baldpate?
The principal cast of Seven Keys to Baldpate includes Gene Raymond, Margaret Callahan, Eric Blore, Grant Mitchell, Moroni Olsen.
When was Seven Keys to Baldpate released and how long is it?
Seven Keys to Baldpate was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Keys to Baldpate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Keys to Baldpate was composed by Alberto Colombo.
Is Seven Keys to Baldpate based on a book or true story?
Seven Keys to Baldpate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Keys to Baldpate?
Seven Keys to Baldpate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).