Doubting Thomas (1935)
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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. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Will Rogers, Billie Burke, (more)
- Director(s):
- David Butler
Synopsis of Doubting Thomas
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. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Doubting Thomas
- Will Rogers - Thomas Brown
- Alison Skipworth - Mrs. Pampinelli
- Andrew Tombes - Hossefrosse
- Frank Albertson - Jimmy Brown
- Johnny Arthur - Ralph Twiller
- Fred Wallace - Teddy
- Ruth Warren - Jenny
- Helen Freeman - Mrs. Sheppard
- Lynn Bari - Girl
- Billie Burke - Paula Brown
- Sterling Holloway - Spindler
- Gail Patrick - Florence McCrickett
- John Qualen - Von Blitzen
- Helen Flint - Nelly Fell
- T. Roy Barnes - LaMaze
- George Cooper - Stage Hand
- William Benedict - Caddie
- Frances Meller Grant - Peggy Burns
- Director(s):
- David Butler
- Writer(s):
- William Conselman, Bartlett Cormack
- Producer(s):
- Buddy G. DeSylva
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