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Bert Lahr
Bert
Jimmy Savo
Jimmy
Billy House
Billy
Alice Brady
Aunt Hortense
Mischa Auer
Mischa
Joy Hodges
Sally Brown
Louise Fazenda
Mrs. Penelope Updike
Hattie McDaniel
Maid
John 'Dusty' King
Tony Townsend (as John King)
Barbara Read
Clarice Stockbridge
Dave Apollon
Dave Apollon - Orchestra Leader
Richard Carle
Col. J. Addison Frooks
Howard Cantonwine
Hector
Charles Williams
Dave Clark
Joyce Kay
Sally
Fay Helm
Dainty Doris
John Kelly
Bus Driver
Beverly Ann Welch
Trap drummer in You're My Dish number
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte Brice, A. Dorian Otvos
- Original Title
- Merry Go Round of 1938
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Monte Brice, A. Dorian Otvos, Henry Myers
Joseph A. Valentine
Buddy G. DeSylva
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Monte Brice
Screenplay
A. Dorian Otvos
Screenplay
Buddy G. DeSylva
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
Joseph A. Valentine
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merry Go Round of 1938
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Merry Go Round of 1938 about?
Two screwy characters travel to Hollywood and cause mischief.
Who directed Merry Go Round of 1938?
Merry Go Round of 1938 was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in Merry Go Round of 1938?
The principal cast of Merry Go Round of 1938 includes Bert Lahr, Jimmy Savo, Billy House, Alice Brady, Mischa Auer.
When was Merry Go Round of 1938 released and how long is it?
Merry Go Round of 1938 was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merry Go Round of 1938?
Merry Go Round of 1938 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).