Sunny Side Up
“The screen's first original all talking, singing, dancing musical comedy.”
Synopsis
Molly and Bee, sweet young 'working girls,' live in a cheap room over a New York grocery store. Molly's idol, wealthy Jack Cromwell, lives in a Long Island mansion but is markedly less happy, since his fiancée Jane won't discourage her other admirers. Fleeing in his car, Jack ends up in an urban block party where he meets you-know-who.
Top Cast
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Janet Gaynor
Molly Carr
Charles Farrell
Jack Cromwell
Marjorie White
Bea Nichols
El Brendel
Eric Swenson
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Cromwell
Jackie Cooper
Jerry McGinnis (uncredited)
Henry Armetta
Italian Husband (uncredited)
Peter Gawthorne
Lake the Butler
Sharon Lynn
Jane Worth
Dannie Mac Grant
Little Boy (uncredited)
Joe Brown
Joe Vitto
Frank Richardson
Eddie Rafferty
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Buddy G. DeSylva, Ray Henderson, Lew Brown
- Original Title
- Sunny Side Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Buddy G. DeSylva, Ray Henderson, Lew Brown
Ernest Palmer, John Schmitz
Irene Morra
Buddy G. DeSylva, David Butler, Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Buddy G. DeSylva
Producer
David Butler
Producer
Irene Morra
Editor
Sophie Wachner
Costume Design
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
John Schmitz
Director of Photography
David Butler
Director
Lew Brown
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunny Side Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunny Side Up about?
Molly and Bee, sweet young 'working girls,' live in a cheap room over a New York grocery store. Molly's idol, wealthy Jack Cromwell, lives in a Long Island mansion but is markedly less happy, since his fiancée Jane won't discourage her other admirers. Fleeing in his car, Jack ends up in an urban block party where he meets you-know-who.
Who directed Sunny Side Up?
Sunny Side Up was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Sunny Side Up?
The principal cast of Sunny Side Up includes Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Marjorie White, El Brendel, Mary Forbes.
When was Sunny Side Up released and how long is it?
Sunny Side Up was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.