Cain and Mabel
“It's the Romantic Battle of the Century with a World championship Cast!”
Synopsis
A chorus girl and a heavyweight boxer are paired romantically as a publicity stunt.
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Cain And Mabel (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-08
Top Cast
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Marion Davies
Mabel O'Dare
Clark Gable
Larry Cain
Allen Jenkins
Dodo
Roscoe Karns
Reilly
Walter Catlett
Jake Sherman
Robert Paige
Ronny Cauldwell
Hobart Cavanaugh
Milo
Ruth Donnelly
Aunt Mimi
Pert Kelton
Toddy
William Collier Sr.
Pop Walters
Sammy White
Specialty - Coney Island Number
E. E. Clive
Charles Fendwick
Allen Pomeroy
Tom Reed
Robert Middlemass
Cafe Proprietor
Joseph Crehan
Reed's Manager
Jane Wyman
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Harry Harvey
Gus - Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Laird Doyle
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Cain and Mabel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Laird Doyle, H.C. Witwer
Heinz Roemheld
George Barnes
William Holmes
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Laird Doyle
Screenplay
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
George Barnes
Director of Photography
William Holmes
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cain and Mabel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cain and Mabel about?
A chorus girl and a heavyweight boxer are paired romantically as a publicity stunt.
Who directed Cain and Mabel?
Cain and Mabel was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Cain and Mabel?
The principal cast of Cain and Mabel includes Marion Davies, Clark Gable, Allen Jenkins, Roscoe Karns, Walter Catlett.
When was Cain and Mabel released and how long is it?
Cain and Mabel was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Cain and Mabel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cain and Mabel was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cain and Mabel?
Cain and Mabel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).