World Premiere (film)

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World Premiere
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Ted Tetzlaff
Screenplay by Earl Felton
Story byEarl Felton
Gordon Kahn
Produced by Sol C. Siegel
Starring John Barrymore
Frances Farmer
Eugene Pallette
Virginia Dale
Ricardo Cortez
Sig Ruman
Don Castle
Cinematography Daniel L. Fapp
Edited by Archie Marshek
Music by Victor Young
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • August 21, 1941 (1941-08-21)
Running time
71 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

World Premiere is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Ted Tetzlaff and written by Earl Felton. The film stars John Barrymore, Frances Farmer, Eugene Pallette, Virginia Dale, Ricardo Cortez, Sig Ruman and Don Castle. The film was released on August 21, 1941, by Paramount Pictures. [1] [2] Otis Garrett was originally scheduled to direct the film but had to pull out due to undergoing major surgery. [3]

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Plot

Hollywood producer Duncan DeGrasse is preparing for the debut of his anti-Nazi motion picture, 'The Earth is in Flames.' To generate hype, his press agents create elaborate events for the premiere. One of these stunts involves hiring phony spies to make the audience think they're in real danger. However, among the fake spies are German and Italian operatives.

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References

  1. "World Premiere (1941) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-03-20.
  2. Crowther, Bosley (1941-08-21). "Movie Review - World Premiere - " World Premiere," at Loew's Criterion, Is a Mirthful Lampoon of the Movie Business and Saboteurs". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-03-20.
    • Shelley, Peter. Frances Farmer: The Life and Films of a Troubled Star. McFarland, 2014. p.150