The Nitwits
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Synopsis
A would-be songwriter and a would-be inventor run a cigar stand and get mixed up in the murder of a song publisher.
Top Cast
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Bert Wheeler
Johnny
Robert Woolsey
Newton
Fred Keating
William Darrell
Betty Grable
Mary Roberts
Evelyn Brent
Alice Lake
Erik Rhodes
George Clark
Hale Hamilton
Winfield Lake
Charles Cahill Wilson
Police Captain Jennings
Arthur Aylesworth
Lurch
Willie Best
Sleepy
Lew Kelly
J. Gabriel Hazel
Joan Andrews
Singer
Martin Cichy
Cop
Dick Curtis
Cop on Stakeout
Edgar Dearing
Police Officer Barney Riley
Dick Gilbert
Black Widow Henchman
William Gould
Police Sergeant
Frances Grant
Hoofer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Guiol, Al Boasberg
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Nitwits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Stevens
Fred Guiol, Al Boasberg, Dorothy Fields, L. Wolfe Gilbert
Roy Webb
Edward Cronjager
John Lockert
Department Leadership Roster
George Stevens
Director
Fred Guiol
Screenplay
Al Boasberg
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
John Lockert
Editor
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nitwits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nitwits about?
A would-be songwriter and a would-be inventor run a cigar stand and get mixed up in the murder of a song publisher.
Who directed The Nitwits?
The Nitwits was directed by George Stevens.
Who stars in The Nitwits?
The principal cast of The Nitwits includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Fred Keating, Betty Grable, Evelyn Brent.
When was The Nitwits released and how long is it?
The Nitwits was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nitwits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nitwits was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nitwits?
The Nitwits holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).