A Star Fell from Heaven
Synopsis
In this comedy, a talented singer is hired to dub the voice of a star who has lost his own. During the film's premiere, news that he sang the songs slips out and suddenly he finds that he himself has become a star. Unfortunately he soon encounters unanticipated problems. He is especially concerned about his girl friend who dumped him in favor of the voiceless star.
Top Cast
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Joseph Schmidt
Josef Reiner
Florine McKinney
Anne Heinmeyer
Billy Milton
Douglas Lincoln
W.H. Berry
Tomson
George Graves
Fischer
Steven Geray
Willi Wass
Judy Kelly
Flora
C. Denier Warren
Starfel
Iris Hoey
Frau Heinmeyer
Bruce Lester
Winkler
Eliot Makeham
Music Professor
Hindle Edgar
Schneider
Jimmy Godden
Undetermined role
Aubrey Mallalieu
Doctor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Merzbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Marjorie Deans, Dudley Leslie
- Original Title
- A Star Fell from Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Merzbach
Marjorie Deans, Dudley Leslie
Ronald Neame
Flora Newton
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Merzbach
Director
Marjorie Deans
Screenplay
Ronald Neame
Director of Photography
Flora Newton
Editor
Dudley Leslie
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Star Fell from Heaven
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What is A Star Fell from Heaven about?
In this comedy, a talented singer is hired to dub the voice of a star who has lost his own. During the film's premiere, news that he sang the songs slips out and suddenly he finds that he himself has become a star. Unfortunately he soon encounters unanticipated problems. He is especially concerned about his girl friend who dumped him in favor of the voiceless star.
Who directed A Star Fell from Heaven?
A Star Fell from Heaven was directed by Paul Merzbach.
Who stars in A Star Fell from Heaven?
The principal cast of A Star Fell from Heaven includes Joseph Schmidt, Florine McKinney, Billy Milton, W.H. Berry, George Graves.
When was A Star Fell from Heaven released and how long is it?
A Star Fell from Heaven was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.