Close Harmony
“YOU WILL ADORE THE FLAMING CARROLL GIRL AND HER JAZZ-MAD HERO "BUDDY"”
Synopsis
Marjorie, a song-and-dance girl in the stage show of a palatial movie theater, becomes interested in Al West, a warehouse clerk who has put together an unusual jazz band, and uses her influence to get him a place on one of the programs. Max Mindel, the house manager, has a yen for Marjorie and, discovering that she is in love with Al, gives the band notice and hires harmony singers Barney & Bey as a replacement. Marjorie makes up to both men and soon breaks up the team. Al learns of her scheme, however, and makes her confess to the singers. Barney and Bey make up, and Max gives Al and his band one more chance. Al is a sensation, and Max offers him a contract for $1,000 a week.
Top Cast
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Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
Al West
Nancy Carroll
Marjorie Merwin
Harry Green
Max Mindel
Jack Oakie
Ben Barney
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Johnny Bay
Matty Roubert
Bert
Ricca Allen
Mrs. Prosser
Wade Boteler
Officer Kelly
Baby Mack
Syvil
Oscar Smith
George Washington Brown
Greta Granstedt
Eva Larue
Gusztáv Pártos
Gustav (as Gus Partos)
Jesse Stafford
Himself (orchestra leader)
Jean Harlow
Chorus Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland, John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Percy Heath, Elsie Janis
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Close Harmony
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland, John Cromwell
Percy Heath, Elsie Janis
John Leipold
J. Roy Hunt
Tay Malarkey
Department Leadership Roster
Percy Heath
Writer
Elsie Janis
Writer
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
John Cromwell
Director
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Tay Malarkey
Editor
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 Close Harmony
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What is Close Harmony about?
Marjorie, a song-and-dance girl in the stage show of a palatial movie theater, becomes interested in Al West, a warehouse clerk who has put together an unusual jazz band, and uses her influence to get him a place on one of the programs. Max Mindel, the house manager, has a yen for Marjorie and, discovering that she is in love with Al, gives the band notice and hires harmony singers Barney & Bey as a replacement. Marjorie makes up to both men and soon breaks up the team. Al learns of her scheme, however, and makes her confess to the singers. Barney and Bey make up, and Max gives Al and his band one more chance. Al is a sensation, and Max offers him a contract for $1,000 a week.
Who directed Close Harmony?
Close Harmony was directed by A. Edward Sutherland, John Cromwell.
Who stars in Close Harmony?
The principal cast of Close Harmony includes Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Nancy Carroll, Harry Green, Jack Oakie, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.
When was Close Harmony released and how long is it?
Close Harmony was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Close Harmony?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Close Harmony was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Close Harmony?
Close Harmony holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).