Symphony of Six Million
“In the Skill of a Surgeon's Hands Lay the life of the Woman He Loved!”
Synopsis
A young doctor escapes the slums of New York City to make his fortune as a Park Avenue doctor. When a fatal mistake results in tragedy his resolve to continue working is severely tested. Based on a novel by Fannie Hurst.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Schubert, J. Walter Ruben
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Symphony of Six Million
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory La Cava
Bernard Schubert, J. Walter Ruben, James Seymour, Fannie Hurst
Max Steiner
Leo Tover
Archie Marshek
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory La Cava
Director
Bernard Schubert
Screenplay
J. Walter Ruben
Screenplay
Archie Marshek
Editor
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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 Symphony of Six Million
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Symphony of Six Million about?
A young doctor escapes the slums of New York City to make his fortune as a Park Avenue doctor. When a fatal mistake results in tragedy his resolve to continue working is severely tested. Based on a novel by Fannie Hurst.
Who directed Symphony of Six Million?
Symphony of Six Million was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in Symphony of Six Million?
The principal cast of Symphony of Six Million includes Ricardo Cortez, Irene Dunne, Anna Appel, Gregory Ratoff, Noel Madison.
When was Symphony of Six Million released and how long is it?
Symphony of Six Million was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Symphony of Six Million?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Symphony of Six Million was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Symphony of Six Million based on a book or true story?
Symphony of Six Million is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fannie Hurst".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Symphony of Six Million?
Symphony of Six Million holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).