Seven Days Leave
“An Unusual Different ALL TALKING Picture”
Synopsis
In London, during WWI, a lonely woman who wants to feel a part of the war effort pretends to her friends to have a son fighting in the war. She is shocked when he shows up on her doorstep, and they make an agreement that he will pretend to be her son. "Seven Days Leave" is a screen adaption of James M. Barrie's play, "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- John Farrow, Dan Totheroh, J.M. Barrie
- Original Title
- Seven Days Leave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
John Farrow, Dan Totheroh, J.M. Barrie
Charles Lang
George Nichols Jr.
Richard Wallace, Louis D. Lighton
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Writer
Richard Wallace
Director
Dan Totheroh
Writer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Richard Wallace
Producer
George Nichols Jr.
Editor
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
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 Days Leave
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What is Seven Days Leave about?
In London, during WWI, a lonely woman who wants to feel a part of the war effort pretends to her friends to have a son fighting in the war. She is shocked when he shows up on her doorstep, and they make an agreement that he will pretend to be her son. "Seven Days Leave" is a screen adaption of James M. Barrie's play, "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals."
Who directed Seven Days Leave?
Seven Days Leave was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in Seven Days Leave?
The principal cast of Seven Days Leave includes Gary Cooper, Beryl Mercer, Daisy Belmore, Nora Cecil, Tempe Pigott.
When was Seven Days Leave released and how long is it?
Seven Days Leave was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Days Leave?
Seven Days Leave holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).