Main Street to Broadway
“A Love Story of Show Business!”
Synopsis
In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for inspiration when his agent convinces a stage star to take his next effort. When he returns to Broadway, his girl stays behind and starts seeing a local businessman.
Top Cast
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Tommy Morton
Tony Monaco
Mary Murphy
Mary Craig
Agnes Moorehead
Mildred Waterbury
Herb Shriner
Frank Johnson
Rosemary DeCamp
Mrs. Harry Craig
Clinton Sundberg
Mr. Harry Craig
Tallulah Bankhead
Self
Ethel Barrymore
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Lionel Barrymore
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Gertrude Berg
Tony's Neighbor
Shirley Booth
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Louis Calhern
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Leo Durocher
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Faye Emerson
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Oscar Hammerstein II
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Rex Harrison
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Helen Hayes
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Joshua Logan
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Samson Raphaelson, Robert E. Sherwood
- Original Score
- Ann Ronell
- Original Title
- Main Street to Broadway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Samson Raphaelson, Robert E. Sherwood
Ann Ronell
James Wong Howe
Gene Fowler Jr.
Lester Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
Samson Raphaelson
Writer
Tay Garnett
Director
Robert E. Sherwood
Writer
Hattie Carnegie
Costume Design
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Lester Cowan
Producer
James Wong Howe
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 Main Street to Broadway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Main Street to Broadway about?
In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for inspiration when his agent convinces a stage star to take his next effort. When he returns to Broadway, his girl stays behind and starts seeing a local businessman.
Who directed Main Street to Broadway?
Main Street to Broadway was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Main Street to Broadway?
The principal cast of Main Street to Broadway includes Tommy Morton, Mary Murphy, Agnes Moorehead, Herb Shriner, Rosemary DeCamp.
When was Main Street to Broadway released and how long is it?
Main Street to Broadway was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Main Street to Broadway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Main Street to Broadway was composed by Ann Ronell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Main Street to Broadway?
Main Street to Broadway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).