Doubting Thomas (1935)
Directed by David Butler
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Showbiz Comedy |
Release Date - Jul 10, 1935 (USA - Unknown), Jul 10, 1935 (USA) |
Run Time - 78 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Doubting Thomas is the 1935 film version of George Kelly's satirical comedy The Torch Bearers, tailored for the talents of Will Rogers. Billie Burke, Will's wife, becomes so involved in a local amateur theatre group that she has no time for her husband. In retaliation, Will pretends to "go Hollywood," proving that he is stage-struck by doing an extended imitation of Bing Crosby. The film's highlight is the "opening night" scene, a cornucopia of missed cues, inappropriate costumes and collapsing scenery. An earlier, silent version of The Torch Bearers has unfortunately been lost to the ages.
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husband-and-wife, stage-struck, actor, marriage, stage, doubt
