Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
“Here's reality in the making, from all corners of this cockeyed globe.”
Synopsis
With the advent of sound, the world's leading screen idol, Douglas Fairbanks, experienced a downturn in his fortunes. His thin, reedy voice was not suited to the talkies, his marriage to Mary Pickford was on the outs, and his son, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., had replaced him as a major box-office draw. Faced with the Hollywood equivalent of a mid-life crisis, Doug called up three of his best friends - director Victor Fleming, cinematographer Henry Sharp, and production manager Charles Lewis - and took them on a six-month tour of Asia, ostensibly to shoot a travelogue for United Artists (of which Fairbanks was still a major shareholder.) Their first stop is Honolulu, followed in quick succession by Japan, China, Peking, Hong Kong, Indochina, the Philippines, Siam, and India. Fairbanks and company spend time at such noteworthy spots as the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, the Summer Palace and the Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Fairbanks, Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Sherwood
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Elton Corporation, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Fairbanks, Victor Fleming
Robert E. Sherwood
Alfred Newman
Henry Sharp, Victor Fleming
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Fairbanks
Director
Victor Fleming
Director
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Victor Fleming
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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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What is Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks about?
With the advent of sound, the world's leading screen idol, Douglas Fairbanks, experienced a downturn in his fortunes. His thin, reedy voice was not suited to the talkies, his marriage to Mary Pickford was on the outs, and his son, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., had replaced him as a major box-office draw. Faced with the Hollywood equivalent of a mid-life crisis, Doug called up three of his best friends - director Victor Fleming, cinematographer Henry Sharp, and production manager Charles Lewis - and took them on a six-month tour of Asia, ostensibly to shoot a travelogue for United Artists (of which Fairbanks was still a major shareholder.) Their first stop is Honolulu, followed in quick succession by Japan, China, Peking, Hong Kong, Indochina, the Philippines, Siam, and India. Fairbanks and company spend time at such noteworthy spots as the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, the Summer Palace and the Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum.
Who directed Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks?
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks was directed by Douglas Fairbanks, Victor Fleming.
Who stars in Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks?
The principal cast of Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks includes Douglas Fairbanks, Victor Fleming, Duke Kahanamoku, Sôjin Kamiyama, Emilio Aguinaldo.
When was Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks released and how long is it?
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks?
Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).