King for a Day (1934)
A talented tap dancer who can't get an audition uses his prowess at playing craps to gain ownership of a musical show, making himself the star.
Director: Roy Mack
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: June 29, 1934
Cast
- Bill Robinson - Bill Green
- Ernest Whitman - Mr. Brown
- Dusty Fletcher - Dusty
- Babe Matthews - Babe
- Muriel Rahn - Muriel
- Hattie Noel - The Bride - Wedding Number
- Limehouse Brown - Limehouse (uncredited)
- Eddie Matthews - Eddie (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Edwin B. DuPar
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, all black cast, short film
More Films by Director: Roy Mack
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King for a Day about?
- A talented tap dancer who can't get an audition uses his prowess at playing craps to gain ownership of a musical show, making himself the star.
- Who directed King for a Day?
- King for a Day was directed by Roy Mack.
- Who stars in King for a Day?
- King for a Day stars Bill Robinson, Ernest Whitman, Dusty Fletcher, Babe Matthews, Muriel Rahn, Hattie Noel.
- How long is King for a Day?
- King for a Day has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is King for a Day?
- King for a Day is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was King for a Day produced?
- King for a Day was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of King for a Day?
- The themes of King for a Day include: Musical Spectacle.