No Time for Comedy(1940)
A country boy takes over Broadway . . . until he gets into heart-trouble!
No Time for Comedy Synopsis
An aspiring playwright finds himself an overnight Broadway success.
No Time for Comedy (1940) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by William Keighley, released on September 14, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars James Stewart, Rosalind Russell, Genevieve Tobin and Charles Ruggles. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- William Keighley
- Writers:
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
- Producers:
- Jack L. Warner
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
No Time for Comedy (1940) Trailer
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No Time for Comedy Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Stewart
as Gaylord 'Gay' Esterbrook
Rosalind Russell
as Linda Paige Esterbrook
Genevieve Tobin
as Amanda 'Mandy' Swift
Charles Ruggles
as Philo Swift
Allyn Joslyn
as Morgan Carrell
Clarence Kolb
as Richard Benson
- Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
as Clementine
J.M. Kerrigan
as Jim
Lawrence Grossmith
as Frank
Robert Greig
as Robert
Frank Faylen
as Cab Driver
Herbert Anderson
as Actor in Show (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Keighley, written by Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein, produced by Jack L. Warner.
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No Time for Comedy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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No Time for Comedy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in No Time for Comedy?
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The main cast of No Time for Comedy (1940) includes James Stewart, Rosalind Russell, Genevieve Tobin, Charles Ruggles and Allyn Joslyn. The film was directed by William Keighley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was No Time for Comedy released?
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No Time for Comedy was released on September 14, 1940 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is No Time for Comedy worth watching?
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No Time for Comedy (1940) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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