Down Memory Lane
“Bing Crosby singing the songs he made famous! W.C. Fields - King of the clowns!”
Synopsis
This film is a compilation, with narration by Steve Allen, of comedies from the old Mack Sennett silent studio. Sennett, himself, appears in a cameo at the end of the film.
Top Cast
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Steve Allen
Steve Allen
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Marjorie Kane
Marian Bradley
Franklin Pangborn
Gilbert Sinclair
Frank Nelson
Mr. Jeffers
Toby Wing
Blonde at poolside
Gloria Swanson
The Reluctant Bride
W.C. Fields
(archive footage)
Mabel Normand
(archive footage)
Irving Bacon
(archive footage)
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
Ben Turpin
(archive footage)
Phyllis Haver
(archive footage)
Donald Novis
(archive footage)
Yvonne Peattie
Miss Ryan
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Allen
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Down Memory Lane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies, Aubrey Schenck Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Steve Allen
Sol Kaplan
Walter Strenge
Fred Allen
Mack Sennett, Aubrey Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
Aubrey Schenck
Producer
Fred Allen
Editor
Steve Allen
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Down Memory Lane.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down Memory Lane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Down Memory Lane about?
This film is a compilation, with narration by Steve Allen, of comedies from the old Mack Sennett silent studio. Sennett, himself, appears in a cameo at the end of the film.
Who directed Down Memory Lane?
Down Memory Lane was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Down Memory Lane?
The principal cast of Down Memory Lane includes Steve Allen, Bing Crosby, Marjorie Kane, Franklin Pangborn, Frank Nelson.
When was Down Memory Lane released and how long is it?
Down Memory Lane was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Down Memory Lane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Down Memory Lane was composed by Sol Kaplan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down Memory Lane?
Down Memory Lane holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).