The March of Time
Synopsis
Unfinished pre-Code era film consisting of three sections with past performers from the stage and the vaudeville circuit, then-present-day performers and up-and-coming performers. Musical excerpts were later used in Broadway to Hollywood (1933), Nertsery Rhymes (1933), and Roast-Beef and Movies (1934). "The Lock Step" was later used in That's Entertainment! III (1994)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Reisner
- Original Title
- The March of Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Reisner
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Reisner
Director
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 March of Time
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What is The March of Time about?
Unfinished pre-Code era film consisting of three sections with past performers from the stage and the vaudeville circuit, then-present-day performers and up-and-coming performers. Musical excerpts were later used in Broadway to Hollywood (1933), Nertsery Rhymes (1933), and Roast-Beef and Movies (1934). "The Lock Step" was later used in That's Entertainment! III (1994)
Who directed The March of Time?
The March of Time was directed by Charles Reisner.
Who stars in The March of Time?
The principal cast of The March of Time includes Bing Crosby, Marie Dressler, Jimmy Durante, Trixie Friganza, Ann Sothern.
When was The March of Time released and how long is it?
The March of Time was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The March of Time?
The March of Time holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).