Primrose Path
“The Play That Shocked New York And Rocked Broadway With Laughter!”
Synopsis
Ellie Mae lives on Primrose Hill with her good-hearted and fancy free mother, her drunken father, her younger sister and a mean-spirited grandmother. The Hill is not a good part of town, however. When she meets and falls for a hard-working man, they marry and she hides her past from him. When he discovers the truth it jeopardizes their marriage.
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Primrose Path (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-02-17
Top Cast
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Ginger Rogers
Ellie May Adams
Joel McCrea
Ed Wallace
Marjorie Rambeau
Mamie Adams
Henry Travers
Gramp
Miles Mander
Homer
Queenie Vassar
Grandma
Joan Carroll
Honeybell
Vivienne Osborne
Thelma
Carmen Morales
Carmelita
Bobby Barber
Benny (uncredited)
Louise Beavers
Woman Talking to Police (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited)
Jack Gargan
Al (uncredited)
Robert Emmett Keane
Gossip in Diner (uncredited)
Charles Lane
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
Matt McHugh
Drunk Leaving Bluebell (uncredited)
Ernie Adams
Man in Bluebell (uncredited)
Mara Alexander
Girl in Bluebell (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Scott, Gregory La Cava
- Original Score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Original Title
- Primrose Path
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory La Cava
Allan Scott, Gregory La Cava, Robert Buckner, Walter Hart
Werner R. Heymann
Joseph H. August
William Hamilton
Gregory La Cava
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory La Cava
Director
Allan Scott
Screenplay
Gregory La Cava
Screenplay
Gregory La Cava
Producer
Werner R. Heymann
Original Music Composer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
William Hamilton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Primrose Path
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What is Primrose Path about?
Ellie Mae lives on Primrose Hill with her good-hearted and fancy free mother, her drunken father, her younger sister and a mean-spirited grandmother. The Hill is not a good part of town, however. When she meets and falls for a hard-working man, they marry and she hides her past from him. When he discovers the truth it jeopardizes their marriage.
Who directed Primrose Path?
Primrose Path was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in Primrose Path?
The principal cast of Primrose Path includes Ginger Rogers, Joel McCrea, Marjorie Rambeau, Henry Travers, Miles Mander.
When was Primrose Path released and how long is it?
Primrose Path was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Primrose Path?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Primrose Path was composed by Werner R. Heymann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Primrose Path?
Primrose Path holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).