Music Is Magic
“When you're not cheering the music, you're laughing at the fun!”
Synopsis
An aging star finally recognizes the truth when she is replaced in her new movie by a girl from the chorus.
Top Cast
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Alice Faye
Peggy Harper
Ray Walker
Jack Lambert
Bebe Daniels
Diane De Valle
Frank Mitchell
Peanuts Harper
Jack Durant
Eddie Harper
Rosina Lawrence
Shirley De Valle
Thomas Beck
Tony Bennett
Andrew Tombes
Ben Pomeroy
Luis Alberni
Señor Castellano - Cafe Proprietor
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie (Amanda in credits)
Ernie Alexander
Drunk on Streetcar (uncredited)
Lee Bailey
Dancer (uncredited)
Lynn Bari
Theatre Cashier (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Streetcar Inspector (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Reporter (uncredited)
Tex Brodus
Young Dancer (uncredited)
Betty Brown
Dancer (uncredited)
James Burke
Mickey (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Eliscu, Lou Breslow
- Original Title
- Music Is Magic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Edward Eliscu, Lou Breslow
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Eliscu
Writer
Lou Breslow
Writer
George Marshall
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Music Is Magic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Music Is Magic about?
An aging star finally recognizes the truth when she is replaced in her new movie by a girl from the chorus.
Who directed Music Is Magic?
Music Is Magic was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Music Is Magic?
The principal cast of Music Is Magic includes Alice Faye, Ray Walker, Bebe Daniels, Frank Mitchell, Jack Durant.
When was Music Is Magic released and how long is it?
Music Is Magic was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Music Is Magic?
Music Is Magic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).