Stardust
Synopsis
Carla de Hulvea is a rumba dancer who makes news by posing as a South-American heiress. She is doing fine with her hoax until she meets American Peter Jackson, a high-pressure promoter who is looking for movie-producing money. He does some big-time bluffing on his own in order to get Carla to invest in a film he is making with his partner, Roy Harley. Through Carla, Roy meets actress Diana West, who is given a role in the movie, and Roy falls in love with her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville W. Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- John Meehan
- Original Title
- Stardust
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- William Rowland Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville W. Brown
John Meehan, John E. Harding
Jack A. Marta, John Stumar
William Rowland
Department Leadership Roster
Melville W. Brown
Director
John Meehan
Screenplay
John E. Harding
Writer
William Rowland
Producer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
John Stumar
Director of Photography
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 Stardust.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stardust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stardust about?
Carla de Hulvea is a rumba dancer who makes news by posing as a South-American heiress. She is doing fine with her hoax until she meets American Peter Jackson, a high-pressure promoter who is looking for movie-producing money. He does some big-time bluffing on his own in order to get Carla to invest in a film he is making with his partner, Roy Harley. Through Carla, Roy meets actress Diana West, who is given a role in the movie, and Roy falls in love with her.
Who directed Stardust?
Stardust was directed by Melville W. Brown.
Who stars in Stardust?
The principal cast of Stardust includes Ben Lyon, Lupe Vélez, Wallace Ford, Jean Colin, Harry Langdon.
When was Stardust released and how long is it?
Stardust was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stardust?
Stardust holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).