Roxie Hart
“The gal who became a national pastime!”
Synopsis
A café in Chicago, 1942. On a rainy night, veteran reporter Homer Howard tells an increasing audience the story of Roxie Hart and the crime she was judged for in 1927.
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Teaser #2
Type: Teaser • Published 2016-11-19
Top Cast
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Ginger Rogers
Roxie Hart
Adolphe Menjou
Billy Flynn
George Montgomery
Homer Howard
Lynne Overman
Jake Callahan
Nigel Bruce
E. Clay Benham
Phil Silvers
Babe
Sara Allgood
Mrs. Morton
William Frawley
O'Malley
Spring Byington
Mary Sunshine
Ted North
Stuart Chapman
Helene Reynolds
Velma Wall
George Chandler
Amos Hart
Charles D. Brown
Charles E. Murdock
Morris Ankrum
Martin S. Harrison
George Lessey
Judge
Iris Adrian
Gertie
Milton Parsons
Announcer
Arthur Aylesworth
Mr. Wadsworth (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Roxie Hart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Nunnally Johnson, Maurine Dallas Watkins
Alfred Newman
Leon Shamroy
James B. Clark
Nunnally Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
James B. Clark
Editor
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Nunnally Johnson
Producer
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Roxie Hart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roxie Hart about?
A café in Chicago, 1942. On a rainy night, veteran reporter Homer Howard tells an increasing audience the story of Roxie Hart and the crime she was judged for in 1927.
Who directed Roxie Hart?
Roxie Hart was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Roxie Hart?
The principal cast of Roxie Hart includes Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou, George Montgomery, Lynne Overman, Nigel Bruce.
When was Roxie Hart released and how long is it?
Roxie Hart was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Roxie Hart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roxie Hart was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roxie Hart?
Roxie Hart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).