The Reformer and the Redhead
| The Reformer and the Redhead | |
|---|---|
|
June Allyson in the film | |
| Directed by |
Norman Panama and Melvin Frank |
| Produced by |
Norman Panama and Melvin Frank |
| Written by |
Norman Panama and Melvin Frank |
| Story by |
based on a story by Robert Carson |
| Starring |
June Allyson Dick Powell |
| Music by | David Raksin |
| Cinematography | Ray June, A.S.C. |
| Edited by | George White |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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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, produced and directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, and starring June Allyson and Dick Powell.[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 Kathleen Maguire
- Dick Powell as Andrew Rockton Hale
- David Wayne as Arthur Colner Maxwell
- Cecil Kellaway as Dr. Kevin G. Maguire
- Ray Collins as Commodore John Balwind 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 James I. Michell
- Charles Evens as Mr. Eberle
- Paul Maxey as Thompson
- Uncredited:
- Matt Moore…...butler
- John Hamilton…...police captain
- Frank Sully……officer
- Mario Siletti……Italian storekeeper
- Theodore Von Eltz……announcer
- Jerry Paris……page boy
- Mae Clarke……clerk
- Spring Byington……voice of Kathleen's mother
- Tor Johnson……big Finnish man
- Edward Peil, Sr. as gateman
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][3]
References
- 1 2 3 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.
- ↑ "Top Grosses of 1950". Variety. January 3, 1951. p. 58.
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