Tintypes
“A treasure chest of popular tunes from the time when sheet music was king”
Synopsis
Debuting on Broadway in 1980, Tintypes is a musical review featuring songs from the early twentieth century providing the audience with a look into that turbulent time in American history. Nominated for three Tony Awards, and winner of several Obie Awards, this production stars Carolyn Mignini, Lynne Thigpen, Trey Wilson, Mary Catherine Wright, and Jerry Zaks.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1981
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Roy King, Gary Pearle
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Pearle, Mary Kyte, Mel Marvin
- Original Title
- Tintypes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Kultur Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Roy King, Gary Pearle
Gary Pearle, Mary Kyte, Mel Marvin
Bruce Brandwen, Richmond Crinkley
Department Leadership Roster
Jess Goldstein
Costume Design
Don Roy King
Director
Richmond Crinkley
Producer
Gary Pearle
Director
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 Tintypes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tintypes about?
Debuting on Broadway in 1980, Tintypes is a musical review featuring songs from the early twentieth century providing the audience with a look into that turbulent time in American history. Nominated for three Tony Awards, and winner of several Obie Awards, this production stars Carolyn Mignini, Lynne Thigpen, Trey Wilson, Mary Catherine Wright, and Jerry Zaks.
Who directed Tintypes?
Tintypes was directed by Don Roy King, Gary Pearle.
Who stars in Tintypes?
The principal cast of Tintypes includes Carolyn Mignini, Lynne Thigpen, Trey Wilson, Mary Catherine Wright, Jerry Zaks.
When was Tintypes released and how long is it?
Tintypes was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Is Tintypes based on a book or true story?
Tintypes is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gary Pearle", Book: "Mary Kyte", Book: "Mel Marvin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tintypes?
Tintypes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).