Comet Over Broadway 86 years old

Yesterday, the queen of burlesque. Today, the toast of Broadway. Tomorrow, a woman of the shadows.

Comet Over Broadway

Story of a rising stage star and the trouble she causes by her ambition.

Credits

Comet Over Broadway Cast

Name Character
Susan Hayward She was 21, 57 years old when she died as Amateur Actress (uncredited)
Kay Francis She was 33, 63 years old when she died as Eve Appleton
Donald Crisp He was 56, 91 years old when he died as Grant
Barry Nelson He was 21, 89 years old when he died as Garage mechanic (uncredited)
Melville Cooper He was 42, 76 years old when he died as Emerson
Ian Hunter He was 38, 75 years old when he died as Bert Ballin
John Litel He was 45, 79 years old when he died as Bill Appleton
Minna Gombell She was 46, 80 years old when she died as Tim Adams
Ian Keith He was 39, 61 years old when he died as Wilton Banks
Clem Bevans He was 59, 83 years old when he died as Benson
Edward McWade He was 73, 78 years old when he died as Harvey
Ray Mayer He was 37, 47 years old when he died as Brogan
Dorothy Comingore She was 25, 58 years old when she died as Mrs. McDermott
Vera Lewis She was 65, 82 years old when she died as Mrs. Appleton
Nat Carr He was 52, 57 years old when he died as Haines
Chester Clute He was 47, 64 years old when he died as Willis
Maurice Costello He was 61, 73 years old when he died as Actor at Dress Rehearsal (uncredited)
Sybil Jason She was 11, 83 years old when she died as Jackie
Leona Maricle She was 32, 82 years old when she died as Janet Eaton

Comet Over Broadway Crew

Name Department
John Farrow as Director. He was 34 (58) years old when He died Directing
Busby Berkeley as Director. He was 43 (80) years old when He died Directing
Comet Over Broadway poster
Comet Over Broadway (86 years)

Yesterday, the queen of burlesque. Today, the toast of Broadway. Tomorrow, a woman of the shadows.

  • Release day: Saturday, December 03, 1938
  • Runtime: 69 minutes