The Nitwits
1935, English. Directed by George Stevens.
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A would-be songwriter and a would-be inventor run a cigar stand and get mixed up in the murder of a song publisher.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George StevensDirector
- Bert WheelerJohnny
- Robert WoolseyNewton
- Fred KeatingWilliam Darrell
- Betty GrableMary Roberts
- Evelyn BrentAlice Lake
- Erik RhodesGeorge Clark
- Hale HamiltonWinfield Lake
- Charles Cahill WilsonPolice Captain Jennings
- Arthur AylesworthLurch
- Willie BestSleepy
- Lew KellyJ. Gabriel Hazel
- Joan AndrewsSinger
Details
- Released
- 7 June 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred Guiol, Al Boasberg
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How long is The Nitwits?
The Nitwits runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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The Nitwits parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Nitwits is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Nitwits on?
The Nitwits isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 June 1935. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Nitwits?
If you liked The Nitwits, try Footlight Parade, The Big Store, Love Happy.
Who directed The Nitwits?
The Nitwits (1935) was directed by George Stevens and stars Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Fred Keating.