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7.4 / 10(7 votes)IMDbNR19391h 28mUnited States of America

East Side of Heaven

“HANGING OUT with the STARS !”

Synopsis

A man finds himself the father, by proxy, of a ten-month-old baby and becomes involved in the turbulent lives of the child's family.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 7, 1939

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Butler
Screenplay & Story
David Butler, Herbert Polesie, William M. Conselman, James V. Kern
Original Title
East Side of Heaven
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Butler

Screenplay & Story

David Butler, Herbert Polesie, William M. Conselman, James V. Kern

Director of Photography

George Robinson

Department Leadership Roster

David Butler

David Butler

Director

William M. Conselman

Writer

James V. Kern

James V. Kern

Writer

George Robinson

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for East Side of Heaven.

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Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring East Side of Heaven.

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Side of Heaven

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

What is East Side of Heaven about?

A man finds himself the father, by proxy, of a ten-month-old baby and becomes involved in the turbulent lives of the child's family.

Who directed East Side of Heaven?

East Side of Heaven was directed by David Butler.

Who stars in East Side of Heaven?

The principal cast of East Side of Heaven includes Bing Crosby, Joan Blondell, Mischa Auer, Irene Hervey, C. Aubrey Smith.

When was East Side of Heaven released and how long is it?

East Side of Heaven was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for East Side of Heaven?

East Side of Heaven holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).