What is the duration of Idiot’s Delight?

The duration of Idiot’s Delight is 107 mins.

What is the original language of Idiot’s Delight?

The original language of Idiot’s Delight is English.

Who directed Idiot’s Delight?

Idiot’s Delight was directed by Clarence Brown.

Which studio made Idiot’s Delight?

Idiot’s Delight was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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Q: Does Idiot’s Delight have end credit scenes?

Idiot’s Delight does not have end credit scenes.

Comedy

Drama

Runtime

107 mins

Language

English

Set in an elegant Alpine hotel at the outbreak of World II, the film follows singers Norma and Clark—an earnest song‑and‑dance performer and a red‑headed con‑artist from Omaha—who become entangled in a lively romance. As the borders close, a quirky mix of travelers are forced to share rooms, leading to comedic misunderstandings and heartfelt moments amid the looming conflict.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Studio

Clarence Brown

Director

Does Idiot’s Delight have end credit scenes?

No!

Idiot’s Delight does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Burgess Meredith

Quillary

Clark Gable

Harry Van

Hobart Cavanaugh

Frueheim

Charles Judels

Daka

Fritz Feld

Pittatek

Virginia Grey

Shirley Laughlin

Joseph Schildkraut

Capt. Kirvline

Clem Bevans

Jimmy Barzek

Charles Coburn

Dr. Hugo Waldersee

Edward Arnold

Achille Weber

Frank Faylen

Francis McDonald

Flight Captain

Emory Parnell

Fifth Avenue Mounted Cop

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher

'Don' Navadel

Garry Owen

Newsstand Vendor

Edward LeSaint

The Honorable Thomas McCreevy

Paul Panzer

Greek Chef

Norma Shearer

Irene Fellara

Lee Phelps

Train Announcer

Claire McDowell

Crying Mother

Joan Marsh

Elaine Messiger

Buddy Messinger

Usher

E. Alyn Warren

Clerk at Royal Grand Hotel

Laura Hope Crews

Madame Zuleika

Harry Strang

Sergeant at Ambulance

Bud Geary

Ambulance Passenger

Mitchell Lewis

Chief Wahoo

William Edmunds

Dumptsy

Helen Dickson

Mrs. McCreevy

Margaret Bert

Nurse #2

Frank Orth

Benny Zinsser

Joe Yule

Vaudeville Comic

Barbara Bedford

Nurse #1

Jimmy Conlin

Stagehand

William Irving

Sandro

Virginia Dale

Francine Merle

George Sorel

Major

Robert Middlemass

Hospital Commandant

Evalyn Knapp

Nurse #4

Bernadene Hayes

Edna Creesh

Frank M. Thomas

Bert

Adolph Milar

Fellara

Eddie Gribbon

Cop

Jack Grey

Townsman

Edward Raquello

Chiari

Bernard Suss

Auguste

Anna Demetrio

Fat Italian Woman on Train

Rudolf Myzet

Czech Announcer (voice)

Suzanne Kaaren

Nurse #3

Gertrude Bennett

Woman with Powders

Paula Stone

Beulah Tremayne

Bonita Weber

Woman with Catsup

Peter Willes

Mr. Jimmy Cherry

Lorraine Krueger

Bebe Gould

Pat Paterson

Mrs. Cherry

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