The Ice Follies of 1939 (1939): Cast
The Ice Follies of 1939 is a 1939 music drama directed by Reinhold Schünzel, starring Joan Crawford as Mary McKay, James Stewart and James Flavin. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Reinhold Schünzel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ice Follies of 1939 About?
The premise of The Ice Follies of 1939 without spoilers.
A lively, music‑filled showcase of a modestly successful ice‑skating duo, Mary and Larry, whose sparkling routines light up the screen. Soon after their wedding, Mary lands a picture‑contract, while Larry finds himself idle at home, out of work. Set against the gleaming backdrop of 1939’s ice‑follies, the film blends comedy and romance as the pair navigates fame and financial strain.
The Ice Follies of 1939 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- california
- united states of america
- new york
- new york state
- ice follies
- ice
- new look
- contract clause
- ice skater
- hollywood contract
- figure skater
- ice rink
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- stage name
- ice hockey arena
- reference to clark gable
- figure skating
- rise to fame
- reference to the trocadero
- reference to spencer tracy
- two person horse costume
- working wife
- kiss on the cheek
- chauffeur
- eloping
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- carrying a bride over the threshold
- partnership
- reference to robert young
- husband wife relationship
- reference to myrna loy
- groom carries his bride over the threshold
- movie theater
- choreography
- stardom
- jumping through ring of fire
- rehearsing lines
- dressing room
- singer
- comedy duo
- cinderella character
- ice skating show
- team breaks up
- fairy godmother
- new hairstyle
- reference to florenz ziegfeld
- hollywood producer
- masculine pride
- bird costume
- reference to cinderella
- fairy tale
The Ice Follies of 1939 Cast & Characters
Joan Crawford leads the cast as Mary McKay, with James Stewart as Larry Hall and James Flavin as Doorman (uncredited). Directed by Reinhold Schünzel; 39 actors are credited in all.
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Director Reinhold Schünzel
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Joan Crawford as Mary McKay -
James Stewart as Larry Hall -
James Flavin as Doorman (uncredited) -
Lewis Stone as Douglas Tolliver Jr.
Also Starring in The Ice Follies of 1939
· 35 more- Lionel Stander Mort Hodges
- Kenner G. Kemp Passerby (uncredited)
- Wade Boteler Policeman in Central Park (uncredited)
- Chuck Hamilton Policeman at Preview (uncredited)
- William Tannen Assistant Doorman (uncredited)
- Edward Earle Man with Tolliver and Director (uncredited)
- Carl Switzer Small Boy (uncredited)
- Eddie Kane Politician at Banquet (uncredited)
- Hal K. Dawson Publicity Man (uncredited)
- Charles Williams Max Morton (uncredited)
- Arthur Loft Director (uncredited)
- Charles Judels Makeup Man (uncredited)
- Mary Forbes Lady Hilda (uncredited)
- Harrison Greene Agent Waiting for Tolliver (uncredited)
- Lew Ayres Eddie Burgess
- Charles D. Brown Barney
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- Darla Hood Sister (uncredited)
- Marie Blake Effie Lane (uncredited)
- Libby Taylor Alice (uncredited)
- King Baggot Man in Audience (uncredited)
- Armand Kaliz Count (uncredited)
- Frank Whitbeck Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Truman Bradley Paul Rodney (voice) (uncredited)
- Eddie Conrad Hal Briggs (uncredited)
- Louis Adlon Dress Designer (uncredited)
- James McNamara Politician at Banquet (uncredited)
- Larry Jackson Skating Horse / Program Boy (uncredited)
- Oscar Johnson Oscar Johnson, Ice Follies Skater
- Adolphe Hebert Skating Horse (uncredited)
- Bess Ehrhardt Kitty Sherman
- Roy Shipstad Roy Shipstad, Ice Follies Skater
- Eddie Shipstad Eddie Shipstad, Ice Follies Skater
- La Verne Busher LeVerne Busher, Ice Follies Skater (uncredited)
- Harris Legg Harris Legg, Ice Follies Skater (uncredited)
- Joe Manz Henry, Tolliver's Chauffeur (uncredited)
More from Reinhold Schünzel
More films directed by Reinhold Schünzel: Balalaika, Rich Man, Poor Girl, The English Marriage and Victor and Victoria.
The Ice Follies of 1939 Trailers & Videos
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The Ice Follies of 1939 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ice Follies of 1939, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ice Follies of 1939?
The Ice Follies of 1939 runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Ice Follies of 1939 released?
The Ice Follies of 1939 was released on March 10, 1939.
Who directed The Ice Follies of 1939?
The Ice Follies of 1939 was directed by Reinhold Schünzel.
More films by Reinhold Schünzel Who is in the cast of The Ice Follies of 1939?
The Ice Follies of 1939 stars Joan Crawford as Mary McKay, James Stewart as Larry Hall and James Flavin as Doorman (uncredited), among 39 credited actors.
Does The Ice Follies of 1939 have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ice Follies of 1939 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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