The Hard-Boiled Canary
“There's magic in its mirth and music!”
Synopsis
A young girl fresh out of reform school who is singing in a burlesque show is offered a scholarship to a famous music camp by the camp's owner. She must overcome the suspicions of the other students in order to prove herself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lively, Ann Ronell, Andrew L. Stone
- Original Title
- The Hard-Boiled Canary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew L. Stone
Robert Lively, Ann Ronell, Andrew L. Stone
L. Andrew Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Lively
Writer
Andrew L. Stone
Writer
Andrew L. Stone
Director
L. Andrew Stone
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hard-Boiled Canary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hard-Boiled Canary about?
A young girl fresh out of reform school who is singing in a burlesque show is offered a scholarship to a famous music camp by the camp's owner. She must overcome the suspicions of the other students in order to prove herself.
Who directed The Hard-Boiled Canary?
The Hard-Boiled Canary was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
Who stars in The Hard-Boiled Canary?
The principal cast of The Hard-Boiled Canary includes Allan Jones, Susanna Foster, Margaret Lindsay, Lynne Overman, Grace Bradley.
When was The Hard-Boiled Canary released and how long is it?
The Hard-Boiled Canary was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hard-Boiled Canary?
The Hard-Boiled Canary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).