Showbiz Ballyhoo
1982, English. Directed by Gayle Gibson Sedawie & Norman Sedawie.
The golden age of the Hollywood studio system.
Rare footage reveals how stars were created and motion pictures sold, and how the the advent of sound and color changed movies.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gayle Gibson SedawieDirector
- Norman SedawieDirector
- David SteinbergSelf - Host / Narrator (voice)
- Wallace BeerySelf (archive footage)
- Edgar BergenSelf (archive footage)
- Milton BerleSelf (archive footage)
- Humphrey BogartSelf (archive footage)
- James CagneySelf (archive footage)
- Gary CooperSelf (archive footage)
- Joan CrawfordSelf (archive footage)
- Bing CrosbySelf (archive footage)
- Bette DavisSelf (archive footage)
- Cecil B. DeMilleSelf (archive footage)
- Marie DresslerSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 5 May 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Sedawie, Gayle Gibson Sedawie
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How long is Showbiz Ballyhoo?
Showbiz Ballyhoo runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does Showbiz Ballyhoo have a post-credits scene?
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Showbiz Ballyhoo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Showbiz Ballyhoo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Showbiz Ballyhoo on?
Showbiz Ballyhoo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 May 1982. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Showbiz Ballyhoo?
If you liked Showbiz Ballyhoo, try Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema, Maria by Callas, The Pixar Story.
Who directed Showbiz Ballyhoo?
Showbiz Ballyhoo (1982) was directed by Gayle Gibson Sedawie and Norman Sedawie and stars David Steinberg, Wallace Beery, Edgar Bergen.