Patrick the Great
“THE YEAR'S DIZZIEST WHIRL OF LAUGHS!”
Synopsis
A famous stage actor hopes to land the lead role in a big new Broadway musical, but he's unaware his teenage son has already been given the part.
Top Cast
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Donald O'Connor
Pat Donahue Jr.
Donald Cook
Pat Donahue Sr.
Frances Dee
Lynn Andrews
Peggy Ryan
Judy Watkin
Eve Arden
Jean Matthews
Thomas Gomez
Max Wilson
Gavin Muir
Prentiss Johns
Andrew Tombes
Sam Bassett
Irving Bacon
Mr. Merney
Emmett Vogan
Alsop
George Chandler
Bellboy
Eddie Dunn
Plumber
Douglas Wood
Sir Orville
Sidney Miller
Tony
Helene Stanley
Jivin' Jills (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Ryan
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Bennett, Bertram Millhauser, Frederick Kohner, Ralph Block, Jane Hall
- Original Title
- Patrick the Great
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Ryan
Dorothy Bennett, Bertram Millhauser, Frederick Kohner, Ralph Block, Jane Hall
Frank Redman
Ted J. Kent
Howard Benedict
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Ryan
Director
Dorothy Bennett
Writer
Bertram Millhauser
Writer
Howard Benedict
Producer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Patrick the Great
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Patrick the Great about?
A famous stage actor hopes to land the lead role in a big new Broadway musical, but he's unaware his teenage son has already been given the part.
Who directed Patrick the Great?
Patrick the Great was directed by Frank Ryan.
Who stars in Patrick the Great?
The principal cast of Patrick the Great includes Donald O'Connor, Donald Cook, Frances Dee, Peggy Ryan, Eve Arden.
When was Patrick the Great released and how long is it?
Patrick the Great was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Patrick the Great?
Patrick the Great holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).