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6.6 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19291h 35mUnited States of America

Sweetie

Synopsis

Chorus girl Barbara Pell (Nancy Carroll) inherits a school for boys, and uses her position to sabotage the football career of the boy who jilted her.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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(1929) Sweetie - Helen Kane and Jack Oakie

Type: Clip • Published 2012-10-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 25, 1929

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Frank Tuttle
Screenplay & Story
George Marion Jr., Lloyd Corrigan
Original Score
W. Franke Harling
Original Title
Sweetie
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Frank Tuttle

Screenplay & Story

George Marion Jr., Lloyd Corrigan

Original Score & Music

W. Franke Harling

Director of Photography

Alfred Gilks

Film Editing

Verna Willis

Department Leadership Roster

Verna Willis

Editor

Frank Tuttle

Frank Tuttle

Director

George Marion Jr.

George Marion Jr.

Screenplay

Alfred Gilks

Director of Photography

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sweetie.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetie

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Sweetie about?

Chorus girl Barbara Pell (Nancy Carroll) inherits a school for boys, and uses her position to sabotage the football career of the boy who jilted her.

Who directed Sweetie?

Sweetie was directed by Frank Tuttle.

Who stars in Sweetie?

The principal cast of Sweetie includes Nancy Carroll, Helen Kane, Stanley Smith, Jack Oakie, William Austin.

When was Sweetie released and how long is it?

Sweetie was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for Sweetie?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweetie was composed by W. Franke Harling.