Chasing Rainbows (1930): Cast
Chasing Rainbows is a 1930 comedy drama directed by Charles Reisner, starring Ann Dvorak as Chorus Girl (uncredited), Jack Benny and Charles King. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Charles Reisner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chasing Rainbows About?
The premise of Chasing Rainbows without spoilers.
The touring troupe of a hit Broadway musical travels across the country, inviting viewers into dazzling on‑stage numbers—with vibrant costumes, elaborate dance ensembles and five big song hits—and the stark backstage world, where joy, sorrow, drama, deception and romance intertwine. The stark contrast between the glittering spectacle and the drab backstage highlights hidden rivalries.
Chasing Rainbows Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- ensemble cast
- dressler and moran
- troupe
- joy
- dancing
- broadway show
- manhattan new york city
- song
- male female relationship
- train
- touring company
- star
+11 more Show fewer
- stage manager
- singer
- show business
- performer
- musician
- laughter
- heartbreak
- entertainer
- director
- chorus girl
- broadway manhattan new york city
Chasing Rainbows Cast & Characters
Ann Dvorak leads the cast as Chorus Girl (uncredited), with Jack Benny as Eddie Rock and Charles King as Terry Fay. Directed by Charles Reisner; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Reisner
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Ann Dvorak as Chorus Girl (uncredited) -
Jack Benny as Eddie Rock - Charles King as Terry Fay
- Polly Moran as Polly
Also Starring in Chasing Rainbows
· 6 more- Bessie Love Carlie Seymour
- Eddie Phillips Don Cordova
- Gwen Lee Peggy
- George K. Arthur Lester
- Marie Dressler Bonnie
- Nita Martan Daphne Wayne
More from Charles Reisner
More films directed by Charles Reisner: Lost in a Harem, Winter Carnival, Manhattan Merry-Go-Round and Student Tour.
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Chasing Rainbows FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Chasing Rainbows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chasing Rainbows?
Chasing Rainbows runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Chasing Rainbows released?
Chasing Rainbows was released on January 10, 1930.
Who directed Chasing Rainbows?
Chasing Rainbows was directed by Charles Reisner.
More films by Charles Reisner Who is in the cast of Chasing Rainbows?
Chasing Rainbows stars Ann Dvorak as Chorus Girl (uncredited), Jack Benny as Eddie Rock and Charles King as Terry Fay, among 10 credited actors.
Does Chasing Rainbows have a post-credit scene?
No. Chasing Rainbows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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