Matinee Idle_
A Broadway star visits his playwright friend who's working out a scene for his new play.
Director
Arthur Hurley
Starring
Henry Hull, James Dale
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Matinee Idle was released 96 years ago in 1930.
Matinee Idle is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 7m.
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (2)
The Vitaphone Corporation
Warner Bros. Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
7 min (0h 7m)
Language
English
Country
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Matinee Idle about?
A Broadway star visits his playwright friend who's working out a scene for his new play.
How long is Matinee Idle?
Matinee Idle has a runtime of 7 minutes (0h 7m).
Who directed Matinee Idle?
Matinee Idle was directed by Arthur Hurley.
Who stars in Matinee Idle?
The cast of Matinee Idle includes Henry Hull, James Dale.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (1)
playwright