No Time for Comedy
1940, English. Directed by William Keighley.
A country boy takes over Broadway . . . until he gets into heart-trouble!
An aspiring playwright finds himself an overnight Broadway success.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William KeighleyDirector
- James StewartGaylord 'Gay' Esterbrook
- Rosalind RussellLinda Paige Esterbrook
- Genevieve TobinAmanda 'Mandy' Swift
- Charles RugglesPhilo Swift
- Allyn JoslynMorgan Carrell
- Clarence KolbRichard Benson
- Louise BeaversClementine
- J.M. KerriganJim
- Lawrence GrossmithFrank
- Robert GreigRobert
- Frank FaylenCab Driver
- Herbert AndersonActor in Show (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip G. Epstein, Julius J. Epstein
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How long is No Time for Comedy?
No Time for Comedy runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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No Time for Comedy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No Time for Comedy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is No Time for Comedy on?
No Time for Comedy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 September 1940. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like No Time for Comedy?
If you liked No Time for Comedy, try L.A. Without a Map, The Proposal, Funny Girl.
Who directed No Time for Comedy?
No Time for Comedy (1940) was directed by William Keighley and stars James Stewart, Rosalind Russell, Genevieve Tobin.