

Twentieth Century
“The Star of Stars in the Hit of Hits!”
Synopsis
A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Barrymore
Oscar Jaffe
Carole Lombard
Lily Garland, formerly Mildred Plotka
Walter Connolly
Oliver Webb
Roscoe Karns
Owen O'Malley
Ralph Forbes
George Smith
Charles Lane
Max Jacobs
Etienne Girardot
Matthew J. Clark
Dale Fuller
Sadie
Edgar Kennedy
Oscar McGonigle
Billie Seward
Anita
Herman Bing
Beard #1 (uncredited)
James Burke
Sheriff (uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
Flannigan (uncredited)
Clarence Geldart
Colonel Merriweather in Play (uncredited)
A.R. Haysel
Bob (uncredited)
Howard Hickman
Dr. Johnson (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmar
Beard #2 (uncredited)
Frank Marlowe
Mulligan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
May 11, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht, Gene Fowler, Charles MacArthur, Howard Hawks
- Original Title
- Twentieth Century
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Ben Hecht, Gene Fowler, Charles MacArthur, Howard Hawks, Charles Bruce Millholland, Preston Sturges
Joseph H. August
Gene Havlick
Harry Cohn, Howard Hawks
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Howard Hawks
Director
Gene Fowler
Screenplay
Charles MacArthur
Screenplay
Howard Hawks
Producer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Gene Havlick
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Preston Sturges
Writer
Howard Hawks
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 Twentieth Century
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twentieth Century about?
A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.
Who directed Twentieth Century?
Twentieth Century was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in Twentieth Century?
The principal cast of Twentieth Century includes John Barrymore, Carole Lombard, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns, Ralph Forbes.
When was Twentieth Century released and how long is it?
Twentieth Century was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twentieth Century?
Twentieth Century holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).

















