

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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Warner Baxter
Lawrence Cromwell
Madge Evans
Mary Adams
James Dunn
Jimmy Dugan
Sylvia Froos
Sylvia Froos
John Boles
John Boles
Arthur Byron
John Harly
Shirley Temple
Shirley Dugan
Ralph Morgan
Secretary to President
Jimmy Dallas
Boy Scout
Tess Gardella
Aunt Jemima
Frank Mitchell
Senator Danforth
Jack Durant
Senator Short
Dick Foran
Nick Foran
Nigel Bruce
Eustis Dinwiddle
John 'Skins' Miller
Hill-Billy
Stepin Fetchit
Stepin Fetchit
Lew Brown
Voice of Jimmy Durante Penguin (voice, uncredited)
Lynn Bari
White House Secretary / Chorine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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
Hamilton MacFadden
Lew Brown, Will Rogers, Philip Klein, Ralph Spence
Arthur Lange
L. William O'Connell, Ernest Palmer
Margaret Clancey
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
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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.).



















