Follow the Leader(1930)
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Follow the Leader Synopsis
A kooky waiter and sometimes vaudevillian promises to get his employer's daughter into a Broadway show. When he kidnaps the show's star, she gets her opportunity, as the understudy, to play the role and become a star herself.
Follow the Leader (1930) is a comedy and romance film directed by Norman Taurog, released on December 6, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Ed Wynn, Ginger Rogers, Stanley Smith and Lou Holtz. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Gertrude Purcell, Sid Silvers, Billy K. Wells
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Williams
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Follow the Leader Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Wynn
as Cricket
Ginger Rogers
as Mary Brennan
Stanley Smith
as Jimmie Moore
Lou Holtz
as Sam Platz
- Lida Kane
Lida Kane
as Ma Brennan
Ethel Merman
as Helen King
Bobby Watson
as George White
Donald Kirke
as R.C. Black
William Halligan
as Bob Sterling
- Holly Hall
Holly Hall
as Fritzie Devere
Preston Foster
as Two-Gun Terry
James C. Morton
as Mickie
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Gertrude Purcell, Sid Silvers and Billy K. Wells.
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Follow the Leader Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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Follow the Leader – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Follow the Leader online?
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Follow the Leader (1930) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Follow the Leader?
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The main cast of Follow the Leader (1930) includes Ed Wynn, Ginger Rogers, Stanley Smith, Lou Holtz and Lida Kane. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Follow the Leader released?
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Follow the Leader was released on December 6, 1930 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Follow the Leader worth watching?
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Follow the Leader (1930) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.