Merton of the Movies (1947 film)
| Merton of the Movies | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert Alton |
| Produced by | Albert Lewis |
| Written by |
George Wells Lou Breslow |
| Based on |
Merton of the Movies by Harry Leon Wilson |
| Starring |
Red Skelton Virginia O'Brien Leon Ames Gloria Grahame Alan Mowbray |
| Music by | David Snell |
| Cinematography | Paul Vogel |
| Edited by | Frank E. Hull |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Release date
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October 11, 1947 |
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Running time
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82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1,504,000 |
| Box office | $1,712,000 |
Merton of the Movies is a 1947 comedy film, based on the 1922 novel of the same name by Harry Leon Wilson (previously adapted as a 1924 silent film and as the 1932 film Make Me a Star). It stars Red Skelton and is directed by choreographer Robert Alton in his directorial debut.
According to MGM records the movie earned $1,274,000 in the US and Canada and $438,000 elsewhere, making a loss to the studio of $367,000.
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