

Okay, America!
Synopsis
A gossip columnist's rise to fame. Based closely on the real life of Walter Winchell.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lew Ayres
Larry Wayne
Maureen O'Sullivan
Sheila Barton
Louis Calhern
Mileaway Russell
Edward Arnold
Duke Morgan
Walter Catlett
City Editor aka 'Lucille'
Alan Dinehart
Roger Jones
Henry Armetta
Sam
Charles Dow Clark
Obituary Editor
Emerson Treacy
Jerry Robbins
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Herbert Wright
Frank Sheridan
Police Commissioner
Willard Robertson
Bit Role
Rollo Lloyd
Joe Morton
Margaret Lindsay
Ruth Drake
Gilbert Emery
Secretary John Drake
Virginia Howell
Mrs. Drake
Berton Churchill
Jacob Baron
Ruth Lyons
Phyllis Martin
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- William Anthony McGuire
- Original Title
- Okay, America!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
William Anthony McGuire, Scott Pembroke
Arthur C. Miller
Ted J. Kent
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Scott Pembroke
Writer
William Anthony McGuire
Screenplay
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Okay, America!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Okay, America!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Okay, America! about?
A gossip columnist's rise to fame. Based closely on the real life of Walter Winchell.
Who directed Okay, America!?
Okay, America! was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Okay, America!?
The principal cast of Okay, America! includes Lew Ayres, Maureen O'Sullivan, Louis Calhern, Edward Arnold, Walter Catlett.
When was Okay, America! released and how long is it?
Okay, America! was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Okay, America!?
Okay, America! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















