Chatterbox(1936)
ANN SHIRLEY IN A HEART STORMING STORY OF A STAGE STRUCK RED HEAD
Chatterbox Synopsis
Teenage orphan Jenny Yates becomes starstruck when a revival of an old Victorian melodrama passes through her small New England town, to the disapproval of her stern grandfather, Uriah. Stowing away in the car of Philip Greene, a wealthy young man working with the theater troupe, Jenny talks her way into the play's lead role. But director Archie Fisher doesn't tell her that the new version of the play is meant as a spoof.
Chatterbox (1936) is a comedy and drama film directed by George Nichols Jr., released on January 17, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Anne Shirley, Phillips Holmes, Edward Ellis and Erik Rhodes. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- George Nichols Jr.
- Writers:
- David Carb, Sam Mintz
- Cinematographer:
- Robert De Grasse
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Chatterbox (1936) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Chatterbox before you stream it.
Chatterbox Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anne Shirley
as Jenny Yates
Phillips Holmes
as Philip 'Phil' Greene Jr.
Edward Ellis
as Uriah Lowell
Erik Rhodes
as Archie Fisher
Margaret Hamilton
as Emily 'Tippie' Tipton
Granville Bates
as Philip Greene Sr.
Allen Vincent
as Mr. Harrison
Lucille Ball
as Lillian Temple
George Offerman, Jr.
as Michael Arbuckle
Maxine Jennings
as Herself
- Richard Abbott
Richard Abbott
as Mr. Blythe (uncredited)
Margaret Armstrong
as Herself (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by George Nichols Jr., written by David Carb and Sam Mintz.
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Chatterbox Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Chatterbox – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chatterbox online?
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Chatterbox (1936) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Chatterbox?
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The main cast of Chatterbox (1936) includes Anne Shirley, Phillips Holmes, Edward Ellis, Erik Rhodes and Margaret Hamilton. The film was directed by George Nichols Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chatterbox released?
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Chatterbox was released on January 17, 1936 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Chatterbox worth watching?
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Chatterbox (1936) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chatterbox?
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Yes. The official Chatterbox trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.