Piccadilly
Synopsis
A young Chinese woman, working in the kitchen at a London dance club, is given the chance to become the club's main act.
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PICCADILLY (1929) E. A. Dupont. Anna May Wong.
Type: Clip • Published 2016-10-26
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Gilda Gray
Mabel Greenfield
Anna May Wong
Shosho
Jameson Thomas
Valentine Wilmot
Charles Laughton
A Continental Visitor
Cyril Ritchard
Victor Smiles
King Hou Chang
Jim
Hannah Jones
Bessie
Gordon Begg
Coroner
Harry Terry
Publican
Debroy Somers
Band Leader at the Piccadilly Club
Vi Kaley
Woman in Bar (uncredited)
John Longden
Man from China (uncredited)
Ray Milland
Diner in Nightclub (uncredited)
Charles Paton
Doorman (uncredited)
Ellen Pollock
Vamp (uncredited)
Jack Raine
Diner in Nightclub Scene (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.A. Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Bennett
- Original Score
- Harry Gordon
- Original Title
- Piccadilly
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.A. Dupont
Arnold Bennett
Harry Gordon
Werner Brandes
J.W. McConaughty
E.A. Dupont
Department Leadership Roster
E.A. Dupont
Director
Arnold Bennett
Screenplay
E.A. Dupont
Producer
Harry Gordon
Original Music Composer
Werner Brandes
Director of Photography
J.W. McConaughty
Editor
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What is Piccadilly about?
A young Chinese woman, working in the kitchen at a London dance club, is given the chance to become the club's main act.
Who directed Piccadilly?
Piccadilly was directed by E.A. Dupont.
Who stars in Piccadilly?
The principal cast of Piccadilly includes Gilda Gray, Anna May Wong, Jameson Thomas, Charles Laughton, Cyril Ritchard.
When was Piccadilly released and how long is it?
Piccadilly was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Piccadilly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Piccadilly was composed by Harry Gordon.