The Hollywood Revue of 1929
Seen it?1929 | 118 min | Comedy, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bo Burnham: Make Happy or Dreamgirls, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1929: an older pace and style.
An all-star revue featuring MGM contract players.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Reisner
- Conrad NagelSelf - Master of Ceremonies
- Jack BennySelf - Master of Ceremonies
- John GilbertSelf / Romeo
- Norma ShearerSelf / Juliet
- Joan CrawfordSelf
- Bessie LoveSelf
- Cliff EdwardsSelf
- Stan LaurelSelf
- Oliver HardySelf
- Anita PageSelf