Movie Crazy
“He'll make you laugh! He'll make you weep - but always makes you happy!”
Synopsis
After a mix-up with his application photograph, an aspiring actor is invited to a screen test and goes off to Hollywood.
Top Cast
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Harold Lloyd
Harold Hall aka 'Trouble'
Constance Cummings
Mary Sears
Kenneth Thomson
Vance
Louise Closser Hale
Mrs. Kitterman
Spencer Charters
J.L. O'Brien
Robert McWade
Wesley Kitterman
Eddie Fetherston
Assistant Director Bill
Sydney Jarvis
The Director
Harold Goodwin
Miller
Mary Doran
Margie
DeWitt Jennings
Mr. Hall
Lucy Beaumont
Mrs. Hall
Arthur Housman
Customer Who Didn't Order Rabbit
Bruce Bennett
Dinner Guest (Uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Party Guest (Uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
Bill, Harold's Classmate (Uncredited)
James Ford
Party Guest (Uncredited)
Colin Kenny
Man Leaving Men's Room (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clyde Bruckman
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Christine Johnston, John Grey
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Movie Crazy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- The Harold Lloyd Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clyde Bruckman
Agnes Christine Johnston, John Grey
Alfred Newman
Walter Lundin
Bernard W. Burton
Harold Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Clyde Bruckman
Director
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Walter Lundin
Director of Photography
Bernard W. Burton
Editor
Harold Lloyd
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Movie Crazy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Movie Crazy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Movie Crazy about?
After a mix-up with his application photograph, an aspiring actor is invited to a screen test and goes off to Hollywood.
Who directed Movie Crazy?
Movie Crazy was directed by Clyde Bruckman.
Who stars in Movie Crazy?
The principal cast of Movie Crazy includes Harold Lloyd, Constance Cummings, Kenneth Thomson, Louise Closser Hale, Spencer Charters.
When was Movie Crazy released and how long is it?
Movie Crazy was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Movie Crazy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Movie Crazy was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Movie Crazy?
Movie Crazy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).