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8.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19311h 22mUnited States of America

The Runaround

Synopsis

Filmed in an early Technicolor process, The Runaround tells the story of Broadway dancer Evelyn who refuses to play the gold-digging games indulged in by her fellow chorines

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 21, 1931

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William James Craft
Screenplay & Story
Alfred Jackson, Zandah Owen, Barney A. Sarecky
Original Score
Max Steiner
Original Title
The Runaround
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Production Studios
RKO Radio Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William James Craft

Screenplay & Story

Alfred Jackson, Zandah Owen, Barney A. Sarecky

Original Score & Music

Max Steiner

Director of Photography

Ray Rennahan

Film Editing

George Marsh, Ann McKnight

Producers

Louis Sarecky

Department Leadership Roster

William James Craft

Director

Alfred Jackson

Writer

Zandah Owen

Writer

Barney A. Sarecky

Writer

Louis Sarecky

Producer

Max Steiner

Max Steiner

Original Music Composer

Ray Rennahan

Director of Photography

George Marsh

Editor

Ann McKnight

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Runaround.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Runaround

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Runaround about?

Filmed in an early Technicolor process, The Runaround tells the story of Broadway dancer Evelyn who refuses to play the gold-digging games indulged in by her fellow chorines

Who directed The Runaround?

The Runaround was directed by William James Craft.

Who stars in The Runaround?

The principal cast of The Runaround includes Geoffrey Kerr, Mary Brian, Johnny Hines, Marie Prevost, Joseph Cawthorn.

When was The Runaround released and how long is it?

The Runaround was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.

Who composed the musical score for The Runaround?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Runaround was composed by Max Steiner.