Raise the Roof (1930)
The wealthy Rodney Langford, who dreams of going on the stage, hopes to fulfil his ambitions by buying a failing revue called 'Raise the Roof', starring Maisie Grey. His father, fearing scandal, bribes amoral actor Atherley Armitage to sabotage the show. But, when all hope seems lost, Maisie comes up with an ingenious idea to try and save the day.
Director: Walter Summers
Genre: Music
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: February 13, 1930
Cast
- Betty Balfour - Maisie Grey
- Maurice Evans - Rodney Langford
- Jack Raine - Atherley Armitage
- Sam Livesey - Mr. Langford
- Ellis Jeffreys - Mrs. Langford
- Arthur Hardy - Croxley Bellairs
- Dorothy Minto - Juanita
- Charles Garry - Deighton Duff
- Mike Johnson - Fred Fresco
- Louie Emery - Mrs. Warburton
Screenplay
- Walter Summers (Screenplay)
- Philip MacDonald (Screenplay)
Cinematography: René Guissart
Production: British International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Raise the Roof about?
- The wealthy Rodney Langford, who dreams of going on the stage, hopes to fulfil his ambitions by buying a failing revue called 'Raise the Roof', starring Maisie Grey. His father, fearing scandal, bribes amoral actor Atherley Armitage to sabotage the show. But, when all hope seems lost, Maisie comes up with an ingenious idea to try and save the day.
- Who directed Raise the Roof?
- Raise the Roof was directed by Walter Summers.
- Who stars in Raise the Roof?
- Raise the Roof stars Betty Balfour, Maurice Evans, Jack Raine, Sam Livesey, Ellis Jeffreys, Arthur Hardy.
- How long is Raise the Roof?
- Raise the Roof has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Raise the Roof?
- Raise the Roof is a Music film.
- Where was Raise the Roof produced?
- Raise the Roof was produced in United Kingdom.