Stage Door

"Great stars! Great story! Great picture!"

Oct 8 1937 Approved 1h 32m
Comedy, Drama

The ups and downs in the lives and careers of a group of ambitious young actresses and show girls from disparate backgrounds brought together in a theatrical hostel. Centres particularly on the conflict and growing friendship between Terry Randall, a rich girl confident in her talent and ability to make it to the top on the stage, and Jean Maitland, a world weary and cynical trouper who has taken the hard knocks of the ruthless and over-populated world of the Broadway apprentice.

Plot

Terry Randall, rich society beauty, has decided to see if she can break into the Broadway theatre scene without her family connections. She goes to live in a theatrical boarding house and finds her life caught up with those of the other inmates and the ever-present disappointment that theatrical hopefuls must live with. Her smart-mouth roommate, Jean, is approached by a powerful producer for more than just a role. And Terry's father has decided to give her career the shove by backing a production for her to star in, in which she's sure to flop. But his machinations hurt more than just Terry.

Written by

Morrie Ryskind, Anthony Veiller, Edna Ferber

Directed by

Gregory La Cava

Cast

Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 2 wins & 5 nominations total

Trailers
Stage Door (1937) Official Trailer - Katharine Hepburn Movie
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