Poster of Twentieth Century

Twentieth Century

Plot: A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.
Release Date: Friday, May 11 1934
90 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of John BarrymoreJohn Barrymore
John Barrymore was
52 in Twentieth Century
as 'Oscar Jaffe'.
Wed, Feb 15 1882 –
Fri, May 29 1942
Portrait of Carole LombardCarole Lombard
Carole Lombard was
25 in Twentieth Century
as 'Lily Garland, formerly Mildred Plotka'.
Tue, Oct 06 1908 –
Fri, Jan 16 1942
Portrait of Walter ConnollyWalter Connolly
Walter Connolly was
47 in Twentieth Century
as 'Oliver Webb'.
Fri, Apr 08 1887 –
Tue, May 28 1940
Portrait of Roscoe KarnsRoscoe Karns
Roscoe Karns was
42 in Twentieth Century
as 'Owen O'Malley'.
Sun, Sep 06 1891 –
Fri, Feb 06 1970
Portrait of Ralph ForbesRalph Forbes
Ralph Forbes was
29 in Twentieth Century
as 'George Smith'.
Thu, Sep 29 1904 –
Sat, Mar 31 1951
Portrait of Charles LaneCharles Lane
Charles Lane was
29 in Twentieth Century
as 'Max Jacobs'.
Thu, Jan 26 1905 –
Mon, Jul 09 2007
Portrait of Etienne GirardotEtienne Girardot
Etienne Girardot was
78 in Twentieth Century
as 'Matthew J. Clark'.
Fri, Feb 22 1856 –
Fri, Nov 10 1939
Portrait of Dale FullerDale Fuller
Dale Fuller was
48 in Twentieth Century
as 'Sadie'.
Wed, Jun 17 1885 –
Thu, Oct 14 1948
Portrait of Edgar KennedyEdgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy was
44 in Twentieth Century
as 'Oscar McGonigle'.
Fri, Apr 25 1890 –
Tue, Nov 09 1948
Portrait of Billie SewardBillie Seward
Billie Seward was
21 in Twentieth Century
as 'Anita'.
Wed, Oct 23 1912 –
Sat, Mar 20 1982
Portrait of Herman BingHerman Bing
Herman Bing was
45 in Twentieth Century
as 'Beard #1 (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 29 1889 –
Thu, Jan 09 1947
Portrait of James BurkeJames Burke
James Burke was
47 in Twentieth Century
as 'Sheriff (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 23 1886 –
Thu, May 23 1968
Portrait of Pat FlahertyPat Flaherty
Pat Flaherty was
37 in Twentieth Century
as 'Flannigan (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 08 1897 –
Wed, Dec 02 1970
Portrait of Clarence GeldartClarence Geldart
Clarence Geldart was
66 in Twentieth Century
as 'Colonel Merriweather in Play (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 08 1867 –
Mon, May 13 1935
Portrait of A.R. HayselA.R. Haysel
A.R. Haysel was
46 in Twentieth Century
as 'Bob (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 16 1887 –
Wed, Jul 28 1954
Portrait of Howard HickmanHoward Hickman
Howard Hickman was
54 in Twentieth Century
as 'Dr. Johnson (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 09 1880 –
Sat, Dec 31 1949
Portrait of Lee KohlmarLee Kohlmar
Lee Kohlmar was
61 in Twentieth Century
as 'Beard #2 (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 27 1873 –
Tue, May 14 1946
Portrait of Frank MarloweFrank Marlowe
Frank Marlowe was
30 in Twentieth Century
as 'Mulligan (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 20 1904 –
Mon, Mar 30 1964
Portrait of Mary Jo MathewsMary Jo Mathews
Mary Jo Mathews was
25 in Twentieth Century
as 'Emmy Lou in Play (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 11 1909 –
Fri, Sep 30 1988
Portrait of George Offerman, Jr.George Offerman, Jr.
George Offerman, Jr. was
17 in Twentieth Century
as 'Page Boy (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 14 1917 –
Mon, Jan 14 1963
Portrait of Gigi ParrishGigi Parrish
Gigi Parrish was
21 in Twentieth Century
as 'Myrtle Schultz (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 30 1912 –
Wed, Feb 08 2006
Portrait of Steve PendletonSteve Pendleton
Steve Pendleton was
25 in Twentieth Century
as 'Brother in Play (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 16 1908 –
Wed, Oct 03 1984
Portrait of George H. ReedGeorge H. Reed
George H. Reed was
67 in Twentieth Century
as 'Uncle Remus in Play (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 26 1866 –
Thu, Nov 06 1952
Portrait of Clifford ThompsonClifford Thompson
Clifford Thompson was
30 in Twentieth Century
as 'Lockwood (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1904 –
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Portrait of Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesFred 'Snowflake' Toones
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones was
28 in Twentieth Century
as 'George Washington Jones (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 05 1906 –
Tue, Feb 13 1962
Portrait of Lynton BrentLynton Brent
Lynton Brent was
36 in Twentieth Century
as 'Train Secretary (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 02 1897 –
Sun, Jul 12 1981
Portrait of Anita BrownAnita Brown
Anita Brown was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Black Stage Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James P. BurtisJames P. Burtis
James P. Burtis was
41 in Twentieth Century
as 'Train Conductor (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 11 1893 –
Mon, Jul 24 1939
Portrait of Eddy ChandlerEddy Chandler
Eddy Chandler was
40 in Twentieth Century
as 'Cameraman (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 10 1894 –
Tue, Mar 23 1948
Portrait of Nick CopelandNick Copeland
Nick Copeland was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Treasurer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arnold GrayArnold Gray
Arnold Gray was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Stage Actor (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sherry HallSherry Hall
Sherry Hall was
41 in Twentieth Century
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 08 1892 –
Fri, Apr 06 1984
Portrait of Kid HermanKid Herman
Kid Herman was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Black Train Waiter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fred KelseyFred Kelsey
Fred Kelsey was
49 in Twentieth Century
as 'Train Detective (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 20 1884 –
Sat, Sep 02 1961
Portrait of Frank MillsFrank Mills
Frank Mills was
43 in Twentieth Century
as 'Marquee Man (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 26 1891 –
Sat, Aug 18 1973
Portrait of King MojaveKing Mojave
King Mojave was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'McGonigle's Assistant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank O'ConnorFrank O'Connor
Frank O'Connor was
53 in Twentieth Century
as 'Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 11 1881 –
Sun, Nov 22 1959
Portrait of Charles O'MalleyCharles O'Malley
Charles O'Malley was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ky RobinsonKy Robinson
Ky Robinson was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Train Detective (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry SemelsHarry Semels
Harry Semels was
46 in Twentieth Century
as 'Poster Artist (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 20 1887 –
Sat, Mar 02 1946
Portrait of Earl SmithEarl Smith
Earl Smith was
23 in Twentieth Century
as 'Light-Skinned Black Waiter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Apr 18 1911 –
Sun, Dec 22 1968
Portrait of Irene ThompsonIrene Thompson
Irene Thompson was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Stage Actress (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lillian WestLillian West
Lillian West was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Charwoman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buddy WilliamsBuddy Williams
Buddy Williams was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Black Stage Actor (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Howard HawksHoward Hawks
Howard Hawks was
37 in Twentieth Century
as 'Director, Producer'
Sat, May 30 1896 –
Mon, Dec 26 1977
Portrait of Louis SilversLouis Silvers
Louis Silvers was
44 in Twentieth Century
as 'Music Director, Additional Music'
Fri, Sep 06 1889 –
Fri, Mar 26 1954
Portrait of Joseph H. AugustJoseph H. August
Joseph H. August was
44 in Twentieth Century
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Apr 26 1890 –
Thu, Sep 25 1947
Portrait of Charles C. ColemanCharles C. Coleman
Charles C. Coleman was
33 in Twentieth Century
as 'Assistant Director'
Sat, Dec 29 1900 –
Thu, May 25 1972
Portrait of Preston SturgesPreston Sturges
Preston Sturges was
35 in Twentieth Century
as 'Writer'
Mon, Aug 29 1898 –
Thu, Aug 06 1959
Portrait of Ben HechtBen Hecht
Ben Hecht was
40 in Twentieth Century
as 'Screenplay'
Wed, Feb 28 1894 –
Sat, Apr 18 1964
Portrait of Gene FowlerGene Fowler
Gene Fowler was
44 in Twentieth Century
as 'Screenplay'
Sat, Mar 08 1890 –
Sat, Jul 02 1960
Portrait of Charles MacArthurCharles MacArthur
Charles MacArthur was
38 in Twentieth Century
as 'Screenplay'
Tue, Nov 05 1895 –
Sat, Apr 21 1956
Portrait of Harry CohnHarry Cohn
Harry Cohn was
42 in Twentieth Century
as 'Executive Producer'
Thu, Jul 23 1891 –
Thu, Feb 27 1958
Portrait of Gene HavlickGene Havlick
Gene Havlick was
40 in Twentieth Century
as 'Editor'
Fri, Mar 16 1894 –
Mon, May 11 1959
Portrait of Harry M. WoodsHarry M. Woods
Harry M. Woods was
37 in Twentieth Century
as 'Additional Music'
Wed, Nov 04 1896 –
Wed, Jan 14 1970
Portrait of Howard JacksonHoward Jackson
Howard Jackson was
34 in Twentieth Century
as 'Additional Music'
Thu, Feb 08 1900 –
Thu, Aug 04 1966
Portrait of Edward BerndsEdward Bernds
Edward Bernds was
28 in Twentieth Century
as 'Sound Engineer'
Wed, Jul 12 1905 –
Sat, May 20 2000
Portrait of Robert KallochRobert Kalloch
Robert Kalloch was
41 in Twentieth Century
as 'Costume Design'
Fri, Jan 13 1893 –
Sun, Oct 19 1947
Portrait of Samuel J. BriskinSamuel J. Briskin
Samuel J. Briskin was
38 in Twentieth Century
as 'Production Supervisor'
Sat, Feb 08 1896 –
Thu, Nov 14 1968
Portrait of Fred HumesFred Humes
Fred Humes was
37 in Twentieth Century
as 'Stand In'
Mon, Jun 15 1896 –
Sun, Jan 03 1971
Portrait of Irving LippmanIrving Lippman
Irving Lippman was
27 in Twentieth Century
as 'Still Photographer'
Thu, Nov 15 1906 –
Wed, Nov 15 2006
Portrait of Charles Bruce MillhollandCharles Bruce Millholland
Charles Bruce Millholland was
31 in Twentieth Century
as 'Theatre Play'
Sun, Feb 01 1903 –
Sat, May 18 1991
Portrait of Bud FrakerBud Fraker
Bud Fraker was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Still Photographer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marcel GrandMarcel Grand
Marcel Grand was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Assistant Camera'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack AndersonJack Anderson
Jack Anderson was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Assistant Camera'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harold DoddsHarold Dodds
Harold Dodds was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Casting'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan KellyDan Kelly
Dan Kelly was
>> in Twentieth Century
as 'Casting'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dave RaginDave Ragin
Dave Ragin was
34 in Twentieth Century
as 'Camera Operator'
Sun, Jul 02 1899 –
Sun, Mar 09 1980