The Milky Way
“A fighting milkman who outfights and outsmarts everyone-including himself!”
Synopsis
Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan, somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and then have the champ beat him to regain his title.
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The Milky Way (1936) -- Burleigh explains his fighting technique.
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-05
Top Cast
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Harold Lloyd
Burleigh Sullivan
Adolphe Menjou
Gabby Sloan
Verree Teasdale
Ann Westley
Helen Mack
Mae Sullivan
William Gargan
Speed McFarland
George Barbier
Wilbur Austin
Dorothy Wilson
Polly Pringle
Lionel Stander
Spider Schultz
Charles Lane
Willard
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
Charles Lane
Anthony Quinn
Thomas A. Curran
Eugene Barry
Cop (uncredited)
Joe Gilbert
Todd Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Connell, Grover Jones, Frank Butler
- Original Title
- The Milky Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
Richard Connell, Grover Jones, Frank Butler
Alfred Gilks
LeRoy Stone
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Connell
Screenplay
Leo McCarey
Director
Grover Jones
Screenplay
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
Travis Banton
Costume Design
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Producer
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Milky Way
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What is The Milky Way about?
Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan, somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and then have the champ beat him to regain his title.
Who directed The Milky Way?
The Milky Way was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in The Milky Way?
The principal cast of The Milky Way includes Harold Lloyd, Adolphe Menjou, Verree Teasdale, Helen Mack, William Gargan.
When was The Milky Way released and how long is it?
The Milky Way was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Milky Way?
The Milky Way holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).