Rhythm on the River (1940)
Popular songwriter Oliver Courtney has been getting by for years using one ghost writer for his music and another for his lyrics. When both writers meet at an inn, they fall in love and then try to sell their songs under their own name. The problem is every song publisher thinks they're copying Courtney's style.
Director: Victor Schertzinger
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: August 28, 1940
Cast
- Bing Crosby - Bob Sommers
- Mary Martin - Cherry Lane
- Basil Rathbone - Oliver Courtney
- Oscar Levant - Billy Starbuck
- Oscar Shaw - Charlie Goodrich
- Charley Grapewin - Uncle Caleb
- Lillian Cornell - Millie Starling
- William Frawley - Mr. Westlake
- Jeanne Cagney - Country cousin
- Charles Lane - Bernard Schwartz
Screenplay
- Dwight Taylor (Screenplay)
- Jacques Théry (Story)
- Billy Wilder (Story)
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: Ted Tetzlaff
Editing: Hugh Bennett
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Victor Schertzinger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rhythm on the River about?
- Popular songwriter Oliver Courtney has been getting by for years using one ghost writer for his music and another for his lyrics. When both writers meet at an inn, they fall in love and then try to sell their songs under their own name. The problem is every song publisher thinks they're copying Courtney's style.
- Who directed Rhythm on the River?
- Rhythm on the River was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
- Who stars in Rhythm on the River?
- Rhythm on the River stars Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Basil Rathbone, Oscar Levant, Oscar Shaw, Charley Grapewin.
- How long is Rhythm on the River?
- Rhythm on the River has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Rhythm on the River?
- Rhythm on the River is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Rhythm on the River produced?
- Rhythm on the River was produced in United States of America.