It's A Small World
“THEY DIDN'T fall IN LOVE THEY crashed IN!”
Synopsis
Socialite, privileged, Jane Dale and lawyer Bill Shevlin meet in an automobile accident at night, on a dirt road, in a storm, near a hick town which fleeces travelers through corrupt law enforcement.
Top Cast
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Spencer Tracy
Bill Shevlin
Wendy Barrie
Jane Dale
Raymond Walburn
Judge Julius B. Clummerhorn
Virginia Sale
Lizzie
Astrid Allwyn
Nancy Naylor
Irving Bacon
Cal
Charles Sellon
Cyclone
Dick Foran
Motor Cop
Belle Daube
Mrs. Dale
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Snake Brown Jr.
Frank McGlynn Jr.
Snake Brown, III
William Gillis
Snake Brown, Sr.
Ed Brady
Buck Bogardus
Harold Minjir
Freddie Thompson
Samuel Adams
Minor Role (uncredited)
Frank Austin
Minor Role (uncredited)
W.H. Davis
Minor Role (uncredited)
Louis King
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Hellman, Gladys Lehman
- Original Title
- It's A Small World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Sam Hellman, Gladys Lehman, Albert Treynor
Arthur C. Miller
Edward Butcher
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Sam Hellman
Screenplay
René Hubert
Costume Design
Gladys Lehman
Screenplay
Edward Butcher
Producer
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 It's A Small World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It's A Small World about?
Socialite, privileged, Jane Dale and lawyer Bill Shevlin meet in an automobile accident at night, on a dirt road, in a storm, near a hick town which fleeces travelers through corrupt law enforcement.
Who directed It's A Small World?
It's A Small World was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in It's A Small World?
The principal cast of It's A Small World includes Spencer Tracy, Wendy Barrie, Raymond Walburn, Virginia Sale, Astrid Allwyn.
When was It's A Small World released and how long is it?
It's A Small World was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is It's A Small World based on a book or true story?
It's A Small World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Treynor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's A Small World?
It's A Small World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).