The Trumpet Blows
Synopsis
In Mexico, a former bandit settles down and picks out a beautiful young dancer to be his wife. His younger brother also comes home after having spent years in the U.S., and falls in love with his brother's intended fiancé. Rather than cause problems, the younger brother goes to Mexico City to become a matador. While there, he gets word that the police, who have been hunting his brother, have finally captured him.
Top Cast
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George Raft
Manuel Montes
Adolphe Menjou
Pancho Montes / Pancho Gomez
Frances Drake
Chulita
Sidney Toler
Pepi Sancho
Edward Ellis
Chato
Nydia Westman
Carmela Ramirez
Douglas Wood
Senor Ramirez
Lillian Elliott
Senora Ramirez
Katherine DeMille
Lupe the Maid
Francis McDonald
Vega
Morgan Wallace
Police Inspector
Gertrude Norman
Grandma Albrentez
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Bartlett Cormack, Wallace Smith
- Original Score
- Ralph Rainger
- Original Title
- The Trumpet Blows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Roberts
Bartlett Cormack, Wallace Smith
Ralph Rainger
Harry Fischbeck
Ellsworth Hoagland
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Roberts
Director
Bartlett Cormack
Writer
Wallace Smith
Writer
Ralph Rainger
Original Music Composer
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trumpet Blows
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What is The Trumpet Blows about?
In Mexico, a former bandit settles down and picks out a beautiful young dancer to be his wife. His younger brother also comes home after having spent years in the U.S., and falls in love with his brother's intended fiancé. Rather than cause problems, the younger brother goes to Mexico City to become a matador. While there, he gets word that the police, who have been hunting his brother, have finally captured him.
Who directed The Trumpet Blows?
The Trumpet Blows was directed by Stephen Roberts.
Who stars in The Trumpet Blows?
The principal cast of The Trumpet Blows includes George Raft, Adolphe Menjou, Frances Drake, Sidney Toler, Edward Ellis.
When was The Trumpet Blows released and how long is it?
The Trumpet Blows was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trumpet Blows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trumpet Blows was composed by Ralph Rainger.