Jitterbugs
“This is that movie about those people.”
Synopsis
The two-man Laurel and Hardy Zoot Suit Band find themselves fronting a scam for "gasolene pills" in wartime oil-short America. They are however soon on the side of the angels helping recover $10,000 for an attractive young lady whose family have themselves been swindled.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling
- Original Title
- Jitterbugs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm St. Clair
Scott Darling
Lucien N. Andriot
Norman Colbert
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
N'was McKenzie
Costume Design
Norman Colbert
Editor
Malcolm St. Clair
Director
Scott Darling
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jitterbugs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jitterbugs about?
The two-man Laurel and Hardy Zoot Suit Band find themselves fronting a scam for "gasolene pills" in wartime oil-short America. They are however soon on the side of the angels helping recover $10,000 for an attractive young lady whose family have themselves been swindled.
Who directed Jitterbugs?
Jitterbugs was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
Who stars in Jitterbugs?
The principal cast of Jitterbugs includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Vivian Blaine, Robert Bailey, Douglas Fowley.
When was Jitterbugs released and how long is it?
Jitterbugs was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jitterbugs?
Jitterbugs holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).