World Premiere (film) explained

World Premiere
Director:Ted Tetzlaff
Producer:Sol C. Siegel
Story:Earl Felton
Gordon Kahn
Starring:John Barrymore
Frances Farmer
Eugene Pallette
Virginia Dale
Ricardo Cortez
Sig Ruman
Don Castle
Music:Victor Young
Cinematography:Daniel L. Fapp
Editing:Archie Marshek
Studio:Paramount Pictures
Distributor:Paramount Pictures
Runtime:71 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

World Premiere is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Ted Tetzlaff and written by Earl Felton. The film stars John Barrymore, Frances Farmer, Eugene Pallette, Virginia Dale, Ricardo Cortez, Sig Ruman and Don Castle.[1] The film was released on August 21, 1941, by Paramount Pictures.[2] [3] Otis Garrett was originally scheduled to direct the film but had to pull out due to undergoing major surgery.[4]

Plot

Hollywood producer Duncan DeGrasse is preparing for the debut of his anti-Nazi motion picture, 'The Earth is in Flames.' To generate hype, his press agents create elaborate events for the premiere. One of these stunts involves hiring phony spies to make the audience think they're in real danger. However, among the fake spies are German and Italian operatives.

Cast

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Fetrow p.585
  2. Web site: World Premiere (1941) - Overview . TCM.com . 2015-03-20.
  3. Web site: Crowther . Bosley . Movie Review - World Premiere - " World Premiere," at Loew's Criterion, Is a Mirthful Lampoon of the Movie Business and Saboteurs . NYTimes.com . 1941-08-21 . 2015-03-20.
    • Shelley, Peter. Frances Farmer: The Life and Films of a Troubled Star. McFarland, 2014. p.150