The White Parade
“This story was never told! …of girls nobody knows!”
Synopsis
The title represents the hopeful, ambitious students at a hospital training school and is primarily a story of the stern discipline and laborious physical and mental toil they endure in order to become nurses and join the White Parade. It is told mainly through the character of June Arden who finds romance with Ronald Hall III on the way, with side stories of the other girls who find failure, success, laughs and tears on the way.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Rian James, Jesse Lasky Jr.
- Original Title
- The White Parade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Rian James, Jesse Lasky Jr.
Arthur C. Miller
Jack Murray
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Rian James
Screenplay
Jesse Lasky Jr.
Screenplay
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
William Lambert
Costume Design
Jack Murray
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Parade
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What is The White Parade about?
The title represents the hopeful, ambitious students at a hospital training school and is primarily a story of the stern discipline and laborious physical and mental toil they endure in order to become nurses and join the White Parade. It is told mainly through the character of June Arden who finds romance with Ronald Hall III on the way, with side stories of the other girls who find failure, success, laughs and tears on the way.
Who directed The White Parade?
The White Parade was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in The White Parade?
The principal cast of The White Parade includes Loretta Young, John Boles, Dorothy Wilson, Muriel Kirkland, Astrid Allwyn.
When was The White Parade released and how long is it?
The White Parade was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.