The Vagabond Lover
“Sensation on radio.. Revelation on screen.”
Synopsis
A zany musical about an amateur musician in search of work who impersonates a big band leader.
Top Cast
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Rudy Vallee
Rudy Bronson
Sally Blane
Jean Whitehall
Marie Dressler
Ethel Bertha Whitehall
Charles Sellon
Chief of Police George C. Tuttle
Nella Walker
Mrs. Whittington Todhunter
Edward Nugent
Sport
Danny O'Shea
Sam
Alan Roscoe
Jay Stein - Grant's Manager
Malcolm Waite
Ted Grant
Norman Peck
Swiftie
Gladden James
Stevens - Reporter
Dorothy Vernon
Mrs. Whitehall's Maid
Patti Brill
Orphan (uncredited)
Dorothy Gray
Orphan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- James Ashmore Creelman, Philip Bartholomae, Gus Kahn, Ernie Erdman, Clifford Grey, Edward Heyman
- Original Title
- The Vagabond Lover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
James Ashmore Creelman, Philip Bartholomae, Gus Kahn, Ernie Erdman, Clifford Grey, Edward Heyman
Leo Tover
Arthur Roberts
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall Neilan
Director
James Ashmore Creelman
Writer
Arthur Roberts
Editor
William LeBaron
Producer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
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 The Vagabond Lover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vagabond Lover about?
A zany musical about an amateur musician in search of work who impersonates a big band leader.
Who directed The Vagabond Lover?
The Vagabond Lover was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in The Vagabond Lover?
The principal cast of The Vagabond Lover includes Rudy Vallee, Sally Blane, Marie Dressler, Charles Sellon, Nella Walker.
When was The Vagabond Lover released and how long is it?
The Vagabond Lover was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vagabond Lover?
The Vagabond Lover holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).