Idiot's Delight
1939, English. Directed by Clarence Brown.
The Biggest Thrill They Ever Gave You! Norma and Clark together in the romance of a "ham" song-and-dance man and a "red-headed liar from Omaha."
A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Clarence BrownDirector
- Clark GableHarry Van
- Norma ShearerIrene Fellara
- Edward ArnoldAchille Weber
- Charles CoburnDr. Hugo Waldersee
- Joseph SchildkrautCapt. Kirvline
- Burgess MeredithQuillary
- Laura Hope CrewsMadame Zuleika
- Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher'Don' Navadel
- Peter WillesMr. Jimmy Cherry
- Pat PatersonMrs. Cherry
- William EdmundsDumptsy
- Fritz FeldPittatek
Details
- Released
- 27 January 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert E. Sherwood
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How long is Idiot's Delight?
Idiot's Delight runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Idiot's Delight have a post-credits scene?
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Idiot's Delight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Idiot's Delight is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Idiot's Delight on?
Idiot's Delight isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Idiot's Delight?
If you liked Idiot's Delight, try A League of Their Own, Radio Days, Last Holiday.
Who directed Idiot's Delight?
Idiot's Delight (1939) was directed by Clarence Brown and stars Clark Gable, Norma Shearer, Edward Arnold.