

The Grand Parade
“All Music All Sound All Dialog”
Synopsis
No one suffered more magnificently in the early-talkie era than the inimitable Helen Twelvetrees. In Grand Parade, the actress is cast as Molly, the sweetheart of minstrel-show performer Jack Kelly. Rising to the top of his profession, Kelly plummets to the bottom thanks to his fondness for intoxicating beverages. Molly nurses and coddles Kelly back to health, giving nary a thought for her own comfort or happiness.
Top Cast
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February 2, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Goulding
- Original Title
- The Grand Parade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred C. Newmeyer
Edmund Goulding
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Goulding
Writer
Fred C. Newmeyer
Director
David Abel
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 The Grand Parade
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What is The Grand Parade about?
No one suffered more magnificently in the early-talkie era than the inimitable Helen Twelvetrees. In Grand Parade, the actress is cast as Molly, the sweetheart of minstrel-show performer Jack Kelly. Rising to the top of his profession, Kelly plummets to the bottom thanks to his fondness for intoxicating beverages. Molly nurses and coddles Kelly back to health, giving nary a thought for her own comfort or happiness.
Who directed The Grand Parade?
The Grand Parade was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
Who stars in The Grand Parade?
The principal cast of The Grand Parade includes Helen Twelvetrees, Fred Scott, Richard Carle, Marie Astaire, Russ Powell.
When was The Grand Parade released and how long is it?
The Grand Parade was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grand Parade?
The Grand Parade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).

















