Bombshell
“An explosion of laughter...with beautiful Jean Harlow as the female fire-cracker of filmdom!”
Synopsis
A glamorous film star rebels against the studio, her pushy press agent and a family of hangers-on.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bombshell (1933) Trailer (Espanol Subtitles)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-04
Top Cast
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Jean Harlow
Lola Burns
Lee Tracy
E.J. 'Space' Hanlon
Frank Morgan
Pops Burns
Franchot Tone
Gifford Middleton
Pat O'Brien
Jim Brogan
Una Merkel
Mac
Ted Healy
Junior Burns
Ivan Lebedeff
Marquis Hugo di Binelli di Pisa
Isabel Jewell
Nellie, Junior's Girlfriend
Louise Beavers
Loretta
Leonard Carey
Winters
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Middleton
C. Aubrey Smith
Mr. Middleton
June Brewster
Alice Cole
Minerva Urecal
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Dorothy DeBorba
Girl Getting Lola's Autograph at Table (uncredited)
Grace Hayle
Mrs. Titcomb (uncredited)
Martha Sleeper
Lola's Hair Stylist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lee Mahin, Jules Furthman
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Bombshell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
John Lee Mahin, Jules Furthman, Mack Crane, Caroline Francke, C. Graham Baker, Gene Towne
William Axt
Harold Rosson, Chester A. Lyons
Margaret Booth
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Fleming
Director
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Jules Furthman
Screenplay
Adrian
Costume Design
Margaret Booth
Editor
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Chester A. Lyons
Director of Photography
William Axt
Original Music Composer
C. Graham Baker
Writer
Gene Towne
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bombshell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bombshell about?
A glamorous film star rebels against the studio, her pushy press agent and a family of hangers-on.
Who directed Bombshell?
Bombshell was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in Bombshell?
The principal cast of Bombshell includes Jean Harlow, Lee Tracy, Frank Morgan, Franchot Tone, Pat O'Brien.
When was Bombshell released and how long is it?
Bombshell was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Bombshell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bombshell was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bombshell?
Bombshell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).