Premiere(1938)
Premiere Synopsis
In Paris a leading theatre impresario is murdered on opening night, shortly after replacing his leading lady. A police Inspector in the audience takes over the investigation. The film was shot at Elstree Studios. It was a close remake of the 1937 Austrian film Premiere and re-used a number of musical scenes from the original which were dubbed into English.
Premiere (1938) is a mystery film directed by Walter Summers, released on January 20, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars John Lodge, Judy Kelly, Joan Marion and Hugh Williams. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Summers
- Writers:
- F. McGrew Willis, Max Wallner, Friedrich Dammann
- Producers:
- Walter C. Mycroft
- Status:
- Released
Premiere Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Lodge
as Inspector Bonnard
Judy Kelly
as Carmen Daviot
Joan Marion
as Lydia Lavalle
Hugh Williams
as Nissen, Rene
Edward Chapman
as Lohrmann
Steven Geray
as Frolich
- Wallace Geoffrey
Wallace Geoffrey
as Renoir
Geoffrey Sumner
as Captain Curry
Joss Ambler
as Spectator
Jack Lambert
as Stage Manager
- Joyce Heron
Joyce Heron
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Walter Summers, written by F. McGrew Willis, Max Wallner and Friedrich Dammann, produced by Walter C. Mycroft.
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Premiere Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Premiere – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Premiere online?
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Who stars in Premiere?
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The main cast of Premiere (1938) includes John Lodge, Judy Kelly, Joan Marion, Hugh Williams and Edward Chapman. The film was directed by Walter Summers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Premiere released?
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Premiere was released on January 20, 1938 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Premiere worth watching?
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Premiere (1938) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.