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One of the great disasters of the 20th century - the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 - forms the dramatic backdrop for this rousing period drama, with a starry cast of leads. The special effects marked a landmark achievement for the time.

Keywords:

Drama, Musical, Romance, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Oscar Best Picture Nominated, Oscar Best Actor Nominee

Additional Information:

(Black and white) (1936) (USA) (4 Star)

Cast:

Clark Gable	.... Blackie Norton
Jeanette MacDonald	.... Mary Blake
Spencer Tracy	.... Father Tim Mullin
Jack Holt	.... Jack Burley
Jessie Ralph	.... Mrs. Maisie Burley
Ted Healy	.... Mat

Supporting Cast:

Shirley Ross	.... Trixie
Margaret Irving	.... Della Bailey
Harold Huber	.... 'Babe' Paradise Manager
Edgar Kennedy	.... Sheriff Jim
Al Shean	.... Professor Hansen
William Ricciardi	.... Signor Baldini
Kenneth Harlan	.... Chick
Roger Imhof	.... 'Alaska' Joe Kelso
Charles Judels	.... Tony
Russell Simpson	.... 'Red' Kelly
Bert Roach	.... Freddie Duane
Warren Hymer	.... Hazeltine

Directors:

W.S. Van Dyke

Writers:

Robert E. Hopkins
Anita Loos