Opening Day(1938)
Opening Day Synopsis
The City Treasurer stands in for the mayor, throwing out the first pitch on Opening Day.
Opening Day (1938) is a comedy film directed by Roy Rowland, released on November 12, 1938 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Robert Benchley, King Baggot, Philo McCullough and Larry Steers. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Rowland
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Opening Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Benchley
as City Treasurer Benchley
King Baggot
as Baseball Fan
Philo McCullough
as Baseball Fan
Larry Steers
as Baseball Fan
Harlan Briggs
as Mr. Garnish
- John Butler
John Butler
as Heckler in Grandstand
Key crew
Directed by Roy Rowland.
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Opening Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Opening Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Opening Day online?
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Opening Day (1938) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Opening Day?
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The main cast of Opening Day (1938) includes Robert Benchley, King Baggot, Philo McCullough, Larry Steers and Harlan Briggs. The film was directed by Roy Rowland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Opening Day released?
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Opening Day was released on November 12, 1938 and runs for 9m.
Is Opening Day worth watching?
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Opening Day (1938) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.