The Reformer and the Redhead
| The Reformer and the Redhead | |
|---|---|
|
June Allyson in the film | |
| Directed by | Melvin Frank |
| Written by |
Melvin Frank Norman Panama |
| Story by | Robert Carson |
| Starring |
June Allyson Dick Powell |
| Music by | David Raksin |
| Cinematography | Ray June |
| Edited by | George White |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 90 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1,123,000[1] |
| Box office | $2,127,000[1] |
The Reformer and the Redhead is a 1950 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Melvin Frank, and starring June Allyson, Dick Powell, and David Wayne.[2]
Overview
Kathleen Maguire (Allyson) is the daughter of a long-time zookeeper Dr. Kevin G. Maguire (Cecil Kellaway), who is fired from his job for political reasons. She turns to crusading young attorney, Andrew Rockton Hale (Powell), for help. Trouble comes both in the form of political corruption and a loose lion.
Cast
- June Allyson as Kathy Maguire
- Dick Powell as Andy Hale
- David Wayne as Artie Maxwell
- Cecil Kellaway as Dr. Maguire
- Ray Collins as Commodore Parker
- Robert Keith as Tim Harveigh
- Marvin Kaplan as Leon
- Kathleen Freeman as Lily Rayton Parker
- Wally Maher as Jerry Nolard Boyle
- Alex Gerry as Jim Michell
- Charles S. Evens as Mr. Eberle
- Paul Maxey as Thompson
Reception
According to MGM records the film earned $1,688,000 in the US and Canada and $439,000 elsewhere, resulting in a profit of $214,000.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.
- ↑ Crowther, Bosley (April 10, 1950). "The Reformer and the Redhead (1950)". The New York Times.
External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to The Reformer and the Redhead. |
| ||||||
| ||||||