The March of Time
1930, English. Directed by Charles Reisner.
Unfinished pre-Code era film consisting of three sections with past performers from the stage and the vaudeville circuit, then-present-day performers and up-and-coming performers. Musical excerpts were later used in Broadway to Hollywood (1933), Nertsery Rhymes (1933), and Roast-Beef and Movies (1934). "The Lock Step" was later used in That's Entertainment! III (1994)
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 1 September 1930
- Country
- United States of America
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The March of Time runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The March of Time is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The March of Time isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1930. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The March of Time?
The March of Time (1930) was directed by Charles Reisner and stars Bing Crosby, Marie Dressler, Jimmy Durante.