Lillian Russell (1940)
The life and loves of the woman whose beauty had the world and its famous men at her feet!
Alice Faye plays the title role in this 1940 film biography of the early-20th-century stage star.
Director: Irving Cummings
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: May 24, 1940
Cast
- Alice Faye - Lillian Russell
- Don Ameche - Edward Solomon
- Henry Fonda - Alexander Moore
- Edward Arnold - Diamond Jim Brady
- Warren William - Jesse Lewisohn
- Leo Carrillo - Tony Pastor
- Helen Westley - Grandma Leonard
- Nigel Bruce - William Gilbert
- Lynn Bari - Edna McCauley
- Claud Allister - Arthur Sullivan
Screenplay
- William Anthony McGuire (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Leon Shamroy
Editing: Walter Thompson
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, historical event
More Films by Director: Irving Cummings
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lillian Russell about?
- Alice Faye plays the title role in this 1940 film biography of the early-20th-century stage star.
- Who directed Lillian Russell?
- Lillian Russell was directed by Irving Cummings.
- Who stars in Lillian Russell?
- Lillian Russell stars Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Henry Fonda, Edward Arnold, Warren William, Leo Carrillo.
- How long is Lillian Russell?
- Lillian Russell has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Lillian Russell?
- Lillian Russell is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Lillian Russell produced?
- Lillian Russell was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lillian Russell?
- The themes of Lillian Russell include: Musical Spectacle.