Merton of the Movies
Synopsis
A wannabe film star journeys to Hollywood, but soon finds his dreams do not pan out. This film is lost.
Top Cast
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Glenn Hunter
Merton Gill
Viola Dana
Sally 'Flips' Montague
DeWitt Jennings
Jeff Baird
Elliott Rothe
Harold Parmalee
Charles Sellon
Pete Gashwiler
Sadie Gordon
Mrs. Gashwiler
Gale Henry
Tessie Kearns
Charles Ogle
Mr. Montague
Ethel Wales
Mrs. Montague
Luke Cosgrave
Lowell Hardy
Frank Jonasson
Henshaw
Eleanor Lawson
Mrs. Patterson
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cruze
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Connelly, Harry Leon Wilson, George S. Kaufman, Walter Woods
- Original Title
- Merton of the Movies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cruze
Marc Connelly, Harry Leon Wilson, George S. Kaufman, Walter Woods
Karl Brown
Dorothy Arzner
James Cruze
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Connelly
Writer
James Cruze
Director
James Cruze
Producer
George S. Kaufman
Writer
Karl Brown
Director of Photography
Dorothy Arzner
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merton of the Movies
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What is Merton of the Movies about?
A wannabe film star journeys to Hollywood, but soon finds his dreams do not pan out. This film is lost.
Who directed Merton of the Movies?
Merton of the Movies was directed by James Cruze.
Who stars in Merton of the Movies?
The principal cast of Merton of the Movies includes Glenn Hunter, Viola Dana, DeWitt Jennings, Elliott Rothe, Charles Sellon.
When was Merton of the Movies released and how long is it?
Merton of the Movies was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Merton of the Movies based on a book or true story?
Merton of the Movies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Leon Wilson".