Oh, for a Man!
“What wouldn't she do..for that man?”
Synopsis
Disenchanted opera star Carlotta Manson falls for ruffian cat burglar Barney McGann and gives up her career to marry him. But Barney grows disenchanted himself at being known as the husband of a diva and itches to get back to his life of crime and manliness.
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Jeanette MacDonald
Carlotta Manson
Reginald Denny
Barney McGann
Marjorie White
Totsy Franklin
Warren Hymer
'Pug' Morini
Alison Skipworth
Laura
Albert Conti
Peck
Bela Lugosi
Frescatti
André Cheron
Costello
Gino Corrado
Signor Ferrari, Italian Master of Ceremonies
William B. Davidson
Kerry Stokes
Mary Gordon
Stage Door Admirer with Violets
Donald Hall
Carlotta's Backstage Admirer
Evelyn Hall
Emily, Dressing Room Dowager
Althea Henley
June, Dowager's Homely Daughter
Bodil Rosing
Masseuse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton MacFadden
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Klein, Lynn Starling
- Original Score
- Peter Brunelli
- Original Title
- Oh, for a Man!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton MacFadden
Philip Klein, Lynn Starling, Mary F. Watkins
Peter Brunelli
Charles G. Clarke
Alfred DeGaetano
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Klein
Screenplay
Lynn Starling
Screenplay
Hamilton MacFadden
Director
Alfred DeGaetano
Editor
Sophie Wachner
Costume Design
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Oh, for a Man! about?
Disenchanted opera star Carlotta Manson falls for ruffian cat burglar Barney McGann and gives up her career to marry him. But Barney grows disenchanted himself at being known as the husband of a diva and itches to get back to his life of crime and manliness.
Who directed Oh, for a Man!?
Oh, for a Man! was directed by Hamilton MacFadden.
Who stars in Oh, for a Man!?
The principal cast of Oh, for a Man! includes Jeanette MacDonald, Reginald Denny, Marjorie White, Warren Hymer, Alison Skipworth.
When was Oh, for a Man! released and how long is it?
Oh, for a Man! was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Oh, for a Man!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oh, for a Man! was composed by Peter Brunelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oh, for a Man!?
Oh, for a Man! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).