

Rain or Shine
1930-08-15 · 88 min · ★ 6.5
Young Mary Rainey takes the reins of her deceased father's failing circus. With the help of the Inimitable Smiley Johnson, she hopes to bring fortune back to her ragtag band of ragged shoeleather performers.
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- Directors
- Frank Capra
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joe CookSmiley Johnson
Louise FazendaFrankie
Joan PeersMary Rainey
William Collier Jr.Bud Conway
Dave ChasenDave
Alan RoscoeDalton, the Ringmaster
Adolph MilarFoltz, the Lion Tamer
Clarence MuseNero
Nella WalkerMrs. Conway
Edward MartindelMr. Conway
Nora LaneGrace Conway
Tyrell DavisLord Hugo Gwynne
Charles GemoraCharlie, the Gorilla
Dannie Mac GrantBoy at Circus
Rolfe SedanWaiter at Dinner PartyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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