Florida Special
Synopsis
A Florida-bound train is filled with romance and intrigue when one of the passengers disappears while carrying $11-million in unset jewels.
Top Cast
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Jack Oakie
Bangs Tucker
Sally Eilers
Jerry Quinn
Kent Taylor
Wally Nelson
Frances Drake
Marina Stafford
J. Farrell MacDonald
Harrigan
Sam Hearn
Schlepperman (as Sam "Schlepperman" Hearn)
Jack Heller
Singer (as Little Jackie Heller)
Claude Gillingwater
Simeon Stafford
Sidney Blackmer
Jack Macklyn
Matthew Betz
Herman Weil
Dwight Frye
Jenkins
Garry Owen
Joe
Clyde Dilson
Dominic
Mack Gray
Louie
Stanley Andrews
Armstrong
Jack Adair
Window Cleaner (uncredited)
James Adamson
Porter (uncredited)
Ricca Allen
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- David Boehm, Laura Perelman, S.J. Perelman, Marguerite Roberts
- Original Score
- Charles Bradshaw, John Leipold
- Original Title
- Florida Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Murphy
David Boehm, Laura Perelman, S.J. Perelman, Marguerite Roberts, Clarence Budington Kelland
Charles Bradshaw, John Leipold
Leo Tover
James Smith
Albert Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Murphy
Director
Albert Lewis
Producer
James Smith
Editor
David Boehm
Screenplay
Laura Perelman
Screenplay
S.J. Perelman
Screenplay
Charles Bradshaw
Original Music Composer
Marguerite Roberts
Screenplay
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Florida Special.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Special
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Florida Special about?
A Florida-bound train is filled with romance and intrigue when one of the passengers disappears while carrying $11-million in unset jewels.
Who directed Florida Special?
Florida Special was directed by Ralph Murphy.
Who stars in Florida Special?
The principal cast of Florida Special includes Jack Oakie, Sally Eilers, Kent Taylor, Frances Drake, J. Farrell MacDonald.
When was Florida Special released and how long is it?
Florida Special was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Florida Special?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Florida Special was composed by Charles Bradshaw, John Leipold.