A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic
Synopsis
A simple filmed performance featuring Cantor, done up in his stage minstrel makeup, allegedly at the Ziegfeld Theatre Roof Garden, but actually filmed on a soundstage at the Paramount Astoria studio.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Original Title
- A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Santley
Director
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 A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic
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What is A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic about?
A simple filmed performance featuring Cantor, done up in his stage minstrel makeup, allegedly at the Ziegfeld Theatre Roof Garden, but actually filmed on a soundstage at the Paramount Astoria studio.
Who directed A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic?
A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic?
The principal cast of A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic includes Eddie Cantor, Richard Dix, Mary Eaton, Oscar Shaw, Eddie Elkins.
When was A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic released and how long is it?
A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic?
A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).