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No Time for Comedy

"A country boy takes over Broadway . . . until he gets into heart-trouble!"

5.3/ 10 · 0K votes
1940-09-14
1h 38m
EN
Released
RomanceComedyDrama

Storyline

An aspiring playwright finds himself an overnight Broadway success.

Director

William Keighley

Screenplay

Philip G. Epstein

Screenplay

Julius J. Epstein

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Keywords

show businessmarried coupleplaywrightbroadwaymeet cuteworkplace romancestage actressromantic dramedyhomewrecker

Production

Warner Bros. PicturesWarner Bros. Pictures
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Cast

James Stewart

James Stewart

Gaylord 'Gay' Esterbrook

Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell

Linda Paige Esterbrook

Genevieve Tobin

Genevieve Tobin

Amanda 'Mandy' Swift

Charles Ruggles

Charles Ruggles

Philo Swift

Allyn Joslyn

Allyn Joslyn

Morgan Carrell

Clarence Kolb

Clarence Kolb

Richard Benson

Louise Beavers

Louise Beavers

Clementine

J.M. Kerrigan

J.M. Kerrigan

Jim

Lawrence Grossmith

Lawrence Grossmith

Frank

Robert Greig

Robert Greig

Robert

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Cab Driver

Herbert Anderson

Herbert Anderson

Actor in Show (uncredited)

Sidney Bracey

Sidney Bracey

Waiter at Wyler's Party (uncredited)

James Burke

James Burke

Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Glen Cavender

Glen Cavender

Actor in Show (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was No Time for Comedy released?+

No Time for Comedy was released on September 14, 1940.

Who directed No Time for Comedy?+

No Time for Comedy was directed by William Keighley.

Who stars in No Time for Comedy?+

The main cast of No Time for Comedy includes James Stewart, Rosalind Russell, Genevieve Tobin, Charles Ruggles.

How long is No Time for Comedy?+

No Time for Comedy has a runtime of 1h 38m.

What genre is No Time for Comedy?+

No Time for Comedy is classified as Romance, Comedy, Drama.

What is the rating of No Time for Comedy?+

No Time for Comedy has an average audience rating of 5.3 out of 10, based on 11 votes.

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No Time for Comedy had its theatrical/initial release on September 14, 1940. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.

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