People Are Funny
"BEHIND THE SCENES OF RADIO'S RIOTOUS COMEDY SHOW!"
Originally released in 1946. People Are Funny is a comedy/music film. directed by Sam White.
Starring Jack Haley, Helen Walker, and Rudy Vallee
Synopsis
A comedy based on NBC's "People Are Funny" radio (and later television) program with Art Linkletter with a fictional story of how the program came to be on a national network from its humble beginning at a Nevada radio station. Jack Haley is a producer with only half-rights to the program while Ozzie Nelson and Helen Walker are the radio writers and supply the romance. Rudy Vallee, always able to burlesque himself intentional and, quite often, unintentional, is the owner of the sought-after sponsoring company. Frances Langford, as herself, sings "I'm in the Mood for Love" while the Vagabonds quartet (billed 12th and last) chimes in on "Angeline" and "The Old Square Dance is Back Again."
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 1946
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is People Are Funny about?
A comedy based on NBC's "People Are Funny" radio (and later television) program with Art Linkletter with a fictional story of how the program came to be on a national network from its humble beginn...
Who directed People Are Funny?
People Are Funny was directed by Sam White.
How long is People Are Funny?
People Are Funny has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was People Are Funny released?
People Are Funny was released on January 11, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in People Are Funny?
The main cast of People Are Funny includes Jack Haley, Helen Walker, Rudy Vallee, Ozzie Nelson, Phillip Reed.