The Great Gatsby
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Synopsis
Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Great Gatsby Movie Trailer from 1926
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-27
Top Cast
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Warner Baxter
Jay Gatsby
Lois Wilson
Daisy Buchanan
Neil Hamilton
Nick Carraway
Georgia Hale
Myrtle Wilson
William Powell
George Wilson
Hale Hamilton
Tom Buchanan
George Nash
Charles Wolf
Carmelita Geraghty
Jordan Baker
Eric Blore
Lord Digby
Gunboat Smith
Bert
Claire Whitney
Catherine
Claude Brooke
Man (uncredited)
Nancy Kelly
Pammy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Brenon
- Screenplay & Story
- Becky Gardiner
- Original Title
- The Great Gatsby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Brenon
Becky Gardiner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Meehan
Leo Tover
Jesse L. Lasky, Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Brenon
Director
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Becky Gardiner
Screenplay
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 The Great Gatsby
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What is The Great Gatsby about?
Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
Who directed The Great Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby was directed by Herbert Brenon.
Who stars in The Great Gatsby?
The principal cast of The Great Gatsby includes Warner Baxter, Lois Wilson, Neil Hamilton, Georgia Hale, William Powell.
When was The Great Gatsby released and how long is it?
The Great Gatsby was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Great Gatsby based on a book or true story?
The Great Gatsby is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "F. Scott Fitzgerald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).