The Runaround (1931 film)

The Runaround
Directed byWilliam James Craft
Tommy Atkins (assistant)
Written byZandah Owen
Screenplay byAlfred Jackson
Barney A. Sarecky
StarringMary Brian
Joseph Cawthorn
Marie Prevost
Johnny Hines
Geoffrey Kerr
CinematographyRay Rennahan
Edited byAnn McKnight
George Marsh
Music byMax Steiner
Production
company
Distributed byRKO Radio Pictures
Release dates
  • August 7, 1931 (1931-08-07) (Premiere-New York City)
  • August 22, 1931 (1931-08-22) (U.S.)[1]
Running time
82 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Runaround is a 1931 comedy-drama film that was photographed entirely in Technicolor. It was directed by William James Craft, from a screenplay by Alfred Jackson and Barney Sarecky, based on a story by Zandah Owen. The film stars Mary Brian, Joseph Cawthorn, Marie Prevost, Johnny Hines, and Geoffrey Kerr. Produced and directed by RKO Radio Pictures, it premiered in New York City on August 7, 1931, and was released national on August 22. It was the first film to be shot in a new Technicolor process which removed grain, resulting in a much improved color. The film was released in Great Britain as Waiting for the Bride.

  1. ^ "The Runaround: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 22, 2014.