Idiot's Delight(1939)
The Biggest Thrill They Ever Gave You! Norma and Clark together in the romance of a "ham" song-and-dance man and a "red-headed liar from Omaha."
Idiot's Delight Synopsis
A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.
Idiot's Delight (1939) is a comedy and drama film directed by Clarence Brown, released on January 27, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Clark Gable, Norma Shearer, Edward Arnold and Charles Coburn. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Clarence Brown
- Writers:
- Robert E. Sherwood, Robert E. Sherwood
- Producers:
- Hunt Stromberg
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Daniels
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Idiot's Delight (1939) Trailer
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Idiot's Delight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clark Gable
as Harry Van
Norma Shearer
as Irene Fellara
Edward Arnold
as Achille Weber
Charles Coburn
as Dr. Hugo Waldersee
Joseph Schildkraut
as Capt. Kirvline
Burgess Meredith
as Quillary
Laura Hope Crews
as Madame Zuleika
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
as 'Don' Navadel
Peter Willes
as Mr. Jimmy Cherry
Pat Paterson
as Mrs. Cherry
William Edmunds
as Dumptsy
Fritz Feld
as Pittatek
Key crew
Directed by Clarence Brown, written by Robert E. Sherwood and Robert E. Sherwood, produced by Hunt Stromberg.
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Idiot's Delight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 17 ratings.
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Idiot's Delight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Idiot's Delight online?
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Idiot's Delight (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Idiot's Delight?
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The main cast of Idiot's Delight (1939) includes Clark Gable, Norma Shearer, Edward Arnold, Charles Coburn and Joseph Schildkraut. The film was directed by Clarence Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Idiot's Delight released?
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Idiot's Delight was released on January 27, 1939 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Idiot's Delight worth watching?
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Idiot's Delight (1939) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 17 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 Idiot's Delight?
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