Around the World
“THE MUSICAL THAT GOES PLACES... all over the global map on a song-and-laugh tour of our fighting fronts!”
Synopsis
Bandleader Kay Kyser takes his troupe of nutty musicians, goofball comics and pretty girl singers on a tour around the world to entertain the troops during World War II.
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Around the WorldOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-10
Top Cast
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Kay Kyser
Kay Kyser
Mischa Auer
Mischa Auer
Joan Davis
Joan Davis
Marcy McGuire
Marcy McGuire
Wally Brown
Wally
Alan Carney
Joe Gimpus
M.A. Bogue
Ish Kabibble
Georgia Carroll
Georgia Carroll
Harry Babbitt
Harry Babbitt
Sully Mason
Sully Mason
Julie Conway
Jule Conway
Diane Pendleton
Diane Pendleton
Al Norman
Specialty
Jadin Wong
Specialty
Sung Li
Specialty
Philip Ahn
Foo
John Albright
Officer
Jack Alfred
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Spence
- Original Title
- Around the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Ralph Spence
Russell Metty
Theron Warth
Allan Dwan
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Ralph Spence
Screenplay
Allan Dwan
Producer
Theron Warth
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Around the World
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What is Around the World about?
Bandleader Kay Kyser takes his troupe of nutty musicians, goofball comics and pretty girl singers on a tour around the world to entertain the troops during World War II.
Who directed Around the World?
Around the World was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Around the World?
The principal cast of Around the World includes Kay Kyser, Mischa Auer, Joan Davis, Marcy McGuire, Wally Brown.
When was Around the World released and how long is it?
Around the World was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Around the World?
Around the World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).