Strictly Dynamite
“One moment he's boinin' up, the next despondinct!”
Synopsis
A failed poet ends up becoming a gag writer for a bombastic comedian.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jimmy Durante
Moxie
Lupe Vélez
Vera
Norman Foster
Fleming
William Gargan
Georgie
Marian Nixon
Sylvia
Eugene Pallette
Sourwood
Sterling Holloway
Fleming
Minna Gombell
Miss LaSeur
Leila Bennett
Mary Hoffman
Franklin Pangborn
Mr. Bailey
Berton Churchill
Mr. Rivers
Irene Franklin
Mrs. Figg
Jackie Searl
Robin Figg
Stanley Fields
Pussy
Tom Kennedy
Junior
Leonid Kinskey
Garçon (uncredited)
Elliott Nugent
Program Director (uncredited)
Donald Mills
Donald Mills
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Spence, Maurine Dallas Watkins
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Strictly Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Ralph Spence, Maurine Dallas Watkins, Harold Adamson
Roy Webb
Edward Cronjager
George Crone
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Spence
Screenplay
Maurine Dallas Watkins
Screenplay
Elliott Nugent
Director
George Crone
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Edward Cronjager
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Strictly Dynamite.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Strictly Dynamite.
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
Similar Titles to Strictly Dynamite
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
5.9
5.2
7.2
6.4
1.0
5.9
7.5
6.6
7.4
4.1
7.5
7.2
5.8
6.8
6.2
7.4
7.5
More Like Strictly Dynamite
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Strictly Dynamite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strictly Dynamite about?
A failed poet ends up becoming a gag writer for a bombastic comedian.
Who directed Strictly Dynamite?
Strictly Dynamite was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in Strictly Dynamite?
The principal cast of Strictly Dynamite includes Jimmy Durante, Lupe Vélez, Norman Foster, William Gargan, Marian Nixon.
When was Strictly Dynamite released and how long is it?
Strictly Dynamite was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Strictly Dynamite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strictly Dynamite was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strictly Dynamite?
Strictly Dynamite holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).