Blessed Event (1932)
Here it is! The scandalous comedy of a scandal columnist who rose FROM A KEYHOLE TO A NATIONAL INSTITUTION
A New York gossip columnist feuds with a singer and enjoys the power of the press.
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: September 10, 1932
Cast
- Lee Tracy - Alvin Roberts
- Mary Brian - Gladys Price
- Dick Powell - Bunny Harmon
- Allen Jenkins - Frankie Wells
- Ruth Donnelly - Miss Stevens
- Emma Dunn - Mrs. Roberts
- Edwin Maxwell - Sam Gobel
- Ned Sparks - George Moxley
- Walter Walker - Mr. Miller
- Frank McHugh - Reilly
Screenplay
- Manuel Seff (Theatre Play)
- Howard J. Green (Screenplay)
- Forrest Wilson (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Editing: James Gibbon
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse
Keywords
newspaper, confession, attempted murder, press freedom, singer, pre-code, dictaphone, pressure from the press, tabloid journalism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blessed Event about?
- A New York gossip columnist feuds with a singer and enjoys the power of the press.
- Who directed Blessed Event?
- Blessed Event was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
- Who stars in Blessed Event?
- Blessed Event stars Lee Tracy, Mary Brian, Dick Powell, Allen Jenkins, Ruth Donnelly, Emma Dunn.
- How long is Blessed Event?
- Blessed Event has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Blessed Event?
- Blessed Event is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Blessed Event produced?
- Blessed Event was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blessed Event?
- The themes of Blessed Event include: Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse.