Idiot's Delight
“The Biggest Thrill They Ever Gave You! Norma and Clark together in the romance of a "ham" song-and-dance man and a "red-headed liar from Omaha."”
Synopsis
A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.
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Idiot's Delight - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-18
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Harry Van
Norma Shearer
Irene Fellara
Edward Arnold
Achille Weber
Charles Coburn
Dr. Hugo Waldersee
Joseph Schildkraut
Capt. Kirvline
Burgess Meredith
Quillary
Laura Hope Crews
Madame Zuleika
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
'Don' Navadel
Peter Willes
Mr. Jimmy Cherry
Pat Paterson
Mrs. Cherry
William Edmunds
Dumptsy
Fritz Feld
Pittatek
Virginia Grey
Shirley Laughlin
Virginia Dale
Francine Merle
Paula Stone
Beulah Tremayne
Bernadene Hayes
Edna Creesh
Joan Marsh
Elaine Messiger
Lorraine Krueger
Bebe Gould
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Sherwood
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Idiot's Delight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Esperanto
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Robert E. Sherwood
Herbert Stothart
William H. Daniels
Robert Kern
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Robert E. Sherwood
Screenplay
Clarence Brown
Director
Robert Kern
Editor
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Adrian
Costume Design
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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War: World War II
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idiot's Delight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Idiot's Delight about?
A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.
Who directed Idiot's Delight?
Idiot's Delight was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Idiot's Delight?
The principal cast of Idiot's Delight includes Clark Gable, Norma Shearer, Edward Arnold, Charles Coburn, Joseph Schildkraut.
When was Idiot's Delight released and how long is it?
Idiot's Delight was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Idiot's Delight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Idiot's Delight was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Idiot's Delight?
Idiot's Delight holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).