Laughing Boy
“Souls are Laid Bare... Hearts Seek Understanding ... Sympathy... Love...”
Synopsis
A young Navajo defies tribal custom to marry an outcast.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Call of Love" ~ Ramon Novarro and Lupe Velez
Type: Clip • Published 2016-08-04
Top Cast
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Ramon Novarro
Laughing Boy
Lupe Vélez
Slim Girl
William B. Davidson
Hartshone (as William Davidson)
Chief Thunderbird
Laughing Boy's Father
Catalina Rambula
Laughing Boy's Mother
Harlan Knight
Wounded Face
Philip Armenta
Yellow Singer
Deer Spring
Jesting Squaw's Son
Pellicana
Red Man
Nora Cecil
Schoolteacher
Grace Hayle
Tourist from Cleveland
Ferdinand Munier
Tourist from Cleveland
Julius Bogua
Jesting Squaw's Son
Sidney Bracey
White Father
Ruth Channing
Tourist
Dora Clement
Mother
Joseph William Cody
Leader of Horsemen
Romere Darling
Dancing Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- John Colton, John Lee Mahin
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Laughing Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
John Colton, John Lee Mahin, Oliver La Farge
Herbert Stothart
Lester White
Blanche Sewell
Hunt Stromberg, W.S. Van Dyke
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
John Colton
Screenplay
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
W.S. Van Dyke
Producer
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Lester White
Director of Photography
Blanche Sewell
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laughing Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laughing Boy about?
A young Navajo defies tribal custom to marry an outcast.
Who directed Laughing Boy?
Laughing Boy was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Laughing Boy?
The principal cast of Laughing Boy includes Ramon Novarro, Lupe Vélez, William B. Davidson, Chief Thunderbird, Catalina Rambula.
When was Laughing Boy released and how long is it?
Laughing Boy was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Laughing Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Laughing Boy was composed by Herbert Stothart.
Is Laughing Boy based on a book or true story?
Laughing Boy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oliver La Farge".