No, No, Nanette
Seen it?1930 | 98 min | Comedy, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for people who'll be humming afterwards and fans of a well-timed joke. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Sits nicely alongside The Sound of Music or The Music Man.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1930: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
A bible publisher is falling in love with a chorus girl and finds himself backing a Broadway show.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clarence G. Badger
- Bernice ClaireNanette
- Alexander GrayTom Trainor
- Lucien LittlefieldJim Smith
- Louise FazendaSue Smith
- Lilyan TashmanLucille Early
- Bert RoachBill Early
- Zasu PittsPauline Hastings
- Mildred HarrisBetty