The Great Lover (1949)

Hope at his funniest!

The Great Lover (1949) poster

The French Surete and private eye Higgins are after a killer who uses innocent young Americans in a crooked gambling racket, and who sets sail on an ocean liner that also carries inept scoutmaster Freddie Hunter and his troop of boys. Freddie, who's been a "boy scout" too long, has designs on gorgeous Duchess Alexandria. The boys, far better organized than Freddie, are determined to save him from himself. But who will save Freddie from being the killer's next victim?

Director: Alexander Hall
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joseph J. Lilley
Cinematography: Charles Lang
Editing: Ellsworth Hoagland
Production: Hope Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

ocean liner, boy scouts, duchess

More Films by Director: Alexander Hall
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Lover about?
The French Surete and private eye Higgins are after a killer who uses innocent young Americans in a crooked gambling racket, and who sets sail on an ocean liner that also carries inept scoutmaster Freddie Hunter and his troop of boys. Freddie, who's been a "boy scout" too long, has designs on gorgeous Duchess Alexandria. The boys, far better organized than Freddie, are determined to save him from himself. But who will save Freddie from being the killer's next victim?
Who directed The Great Lover?
The Great Lover was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in The Great Lover?
The Great Lover stars Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Roland Young, Roland Culver, Richard Lyon, Gary Gray.
How long is The Great Lover?
The Great Lover has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is The Great Lover?
The Great Lover is a Comedy film.
Where was The Great Lover produced?
The Great Lover was produced in United States of America.