Here Comes Elmer
“A Whirlwind of Laughs Starring America's Ace Radio Entertainers!”
Synopsis
This musical comedy stars radio star Al Pearce has a double role playing himself and Elmer Blurt, the leader of a small-town band that struggles toward stardom in the big city. Their journey begins when Elmer decides to eject their female singer because she isn't really right. Unfortunately, her angry father is their sponsor and when he finds out, he withdraws all support.
Top Cast
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Al Pearce
Elmer Blurt / Al Pearce
Dale Evans
Jean Foster
Frank Albertson
Joe Maxwell
Gloria Stuart
Glenda Forbes
Wally Vernon
Wally
Nick Cockrane
Nick Cochrane
Will Wright
Horace Parrot
Thurston Hall
P. J. Ellis
Ben Welden
Louis Burch
Chester Clute
Postelwaite
Luis Alberni
Dr. Zichy
Tom Kennedy
Johnson
Artie Auerbach
Kitzel
Arlene Harris
Arlene
William Comstock
Tizzie Lish
Pinky Tomlin
Pinky Tomlin
Wendell Niles
Radio Announcer
Jan Garber
Orchestra Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Davis, Jack Townley
- Original Title
- Here Comes Elmer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Stanley Davis, Jack Townley
Bud Thackery
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Davis
Writer
Joseph Santley
Director
Jack Townley
Writer
Bud Thackery
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Here Comes Elmer
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What is Here Comes Elmer about?
This musical comedy stars radio star Al Pearce has a double role playing himself and Elmer Blurt, the leader of a small-town band that struggles toward stardom in the big city. Their journey begins when Elmer decides to eject their female singer because she isn't really right. Unfortunately, her angry father is their sponsor and when he finds out, he withdraws all support.
Who directed Here Comes Elmer?
Here Comes Elmer was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Here Comes Elmer?
The principal cast of Here Comes Elmer includes Al Pearce, Dale Evans, Frank Albertson, Gloria Stuart, Wally Vernon.
When was Here Comes Elmer released and how long is it?
Here Comes Elmer was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Here Comes Elmer?
Here Comes Elmer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).