Top Cast
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Ramon Novarro
Victor Florescu
Jeanette MacDonald
Shirley Sheridan
Frank Morgan
Jules Daudet
Charles Butterworth
Charles
Jean Hersholt
Professor Bertier
Vivienne Segal
Odette Brieux
Frank Conroy
Theatre Owner
Henry Armetta
Taxi Driver
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Concierge
Yola d'Avril
Maid in House (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway
Flower Messenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The Cat and the Fiddle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack, Otto A. Harbach, Jerome Kern
Herbert Stothart
Ray Rennahan, Harold Rosson, Charles G. Clarke
Frank E. Hull
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Spewack
Screenplay
William K. Howard
Director
Bella Spewack
Screenplay
Frank E. Hull
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cat and the Fiddle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat and the Fiddle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cat and the Fiddle about?
A romance between a struggling composer and an American singer.
Who directed The Cat and the Fiddle?
The Cat and the Fiddle was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in The Cat and the Fiddle?
The principal cast of The Cat and the Fiddle includes Ramon Novarro, Jeanette MacDonald, Frank Morgan, Charles Butterworth, Jean Hersholt.
When was The Cat and the Fiddle released and how long is it?
The Cat and the Fiddle was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat and the Fiddle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat and the Fiddle was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat and the Fiddle?
The Cat and the Fiddle holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).