Crack-Up
“Could I KILL ... and not remember?”
Synopsis
Art curator George Steele experiences a train wreck...which never happened. Is he cracking up, or the victim of a plot?
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Crack-Up
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-13
Top Cast
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Pat O'Brien
George Steele
Claire Trevor
Terry Cordell
Herbert Marshall
Traybin
Ray Collins
Dr. Lowell
Wallace Ford
Lt. Cochrane
Dean Harens
Reynolds
Damian O'Flynn
Museum Curator Stevenson
Erskine Sanford
Museum Director Barton
Mary Ware
Mary
Alex Akimoff
Man (Uncredited)
John Ardell
Man (Uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Nagging Wife on Train (Uncredited)
Al Bain
Arcade Patron (Uncredited)
Guy Beach
Station Agent (Uncredited)
Edward Biby
Lecture Guest (Uncredited)
Bonnie Blair
Dorothy (Uncredited)
Robert Bray
Man with Drunk (Uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Cop (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Reis
- Screenplay & Story
- John Paxton, Ben Bengal, Ray Spencer
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Crack-Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Reis
John Paxton, Ben Bengal, Ray Spencer, Fredric Brown
Leigh Harline
Robert De Grasse
Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Reis
Director
Jack J. Gross
Producer
John Paxton
Screenplay
Ben Bengal
Screenplay
Ray Spencer
Screenplay
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Renié
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Crack-Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crack-Up about?
Art curator George Steele experiences a train wreck...which never happened. Is he cracking up, or the victim of a plot?
Who directed Crack-Up?
Crack-Up was directed by Irving Reis.
Who stars in Crack-Up?
The principal cast of Crack-Up includes Pat O'Brien, Claire Trevor, Herbert Marshall, Ray Collins, Wallace Ford.
When was Crack-Up released and how long is it?
Crack-Up was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Crack-Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crack-Up was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crack-Up?
Crack-Up holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).