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5.3 / 10(12 votes)IMDbPG19341h 9mUnited States of America

Stand Up and Cheer!

Synopsis

President Franklin Roosevelt appoints a theatrical producer as the new Secretary of Amusement in order to cheer up an American public still suffering through the Depression. The new secretary soon runs afoul of political lobbyists out to destroy his department.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 4, 1934

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hamilton MacFadden
Screenplay & Story
Lew Brown, Will Rogers, Philip Klein, Ralph Spence
Original Score
Arthur Lange
Original Title
Stand Up and Cheer!
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 9m
Production Studios
Fox Film Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hamilton MacFadden

Screenplay & Story

Lew Brown, Will Rogers, Philip Klein, Ralph Spence

Original Score & Music

Arthur Lange

Director of Photography

L. William O'Connell, Ernest Palmer

Film Editing

Margaret Clancey

Producers

Winfield R. Sheehan

Department Leadership Roster

Hamilton MacFadden

Director

Arthur Lange

Original Music Composer

L. William O'Connell

Director of Photography

Ernest Palmer

Director of Photography

Margaret Clancey

Editor

Rita Kaufman

Costume Design

Winfield R. Sheehan

Winfield R. Sheehan

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stand Up and Cheer!.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stand Up and Cheer!

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Stand Up and Cheer! about?

President Franklin Roosevelt appoints a theatrical producer as the new Secretary of Amusement in order to cheer up an American public still suffering through the Depression. The new secretary soon runs afoul of political lobbyists out to destroy his department.

Who directed Stand Up and Cheer!?

Stand Up and Cheer! was directed by Hamilton MacFadden.

Who stars in Stand Up and Cheer!?

The principal cast of Stand Up and Cheer! includes Warner Baxter, Madge Evans, James Dunn, Sylvia Froos, John Boles.

When was Stand Up and Cheer! released and how long is it?

Stand Up and Cheer! was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.

Who composed the musical score for Stand Up and Cheer!?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Stand Up and Cheer! was composed by Arthur Lange.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Stand Up and Cheer!?

Stand Up and Cheer! holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).