The Twentieth Century
Synopsis
A flamboyant Broadway impresario who has fallen on hard times tries to get his former lover, now a Hollywood diva, to return and resurrect his failing career.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Daniels
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht, Norman Lessing, Charles MacArthur, Charles Bruce Millholland
- Original Title
- The Twentieth Century
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Daniels
Ben Hecht, Norman Lessing, Charles MacArthur, Charles Bruce Millholland
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Daniels
Director
Ben Hecht
Writer
Norman Lessing
Writer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Charles Bruce Millholland
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Twentieth Century
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Twentieth Century about?
A flamboyant Broadway impresario who has fallen on hard times tries to get his former lover, now a Hollywood diva, to return and resurrect his failing career.
Who directed The Twentieth Century?
The Twentieth Century was directed by Marc Daniels.
Who stars in The Twentieth Century?
The principal cast of The Twentieth Century includes Fredric March, Lilli Palmer, Robert H. Harris, E.G. Marshall, Nancy R. Pollock.
When was The Twentieth Century released and how long is it?
The Twentieth Century was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.