Matinee Idle
Synopsis
A Broadway star visits his playwright friend who's working out a scene for his new play.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hurley
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Rauh
- Original Title
- Matinee Idle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hurley
Stanley Rauh
Edwin B. DuPar
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
Arthur Hurley
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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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matinee Idle
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What is Matinee Idle about?
A Broadway star visits his playwright friend who's working out a scene for his new play.
Who directed Matinee Idle?
Matinee Idle was directed by Arthur Hurley.
Who stars in Matinee Idle?
The principal cast of Matinee Idle includes Henry Hull, James Dale.
When was Matinee Idle released and how long is it?
Matinee Idle was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Matinee Idle?
Matinee Idle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).