Reet, Petite, and Gone (1947)
Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.
Director: William Forest Crouch
Genre: Music
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: January 1, 1947
Cast
- Louis Jordan - Schyler Jarvis / Louis Jarvis
- June Richmond - June
- Milton Woods - Sam Adams
- Bea Griffith - Honey Carter / Lovey Linn
- David Bethea - Dolph the butler
- Lorenzo Tucker - Henry Talbot
- Vanita Smythe - Rusty
- Mable Lee - Mabel (as Mabel Lee)
- Dots Johnson - Michaels
- Pat Rainey - Pat Rains
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reet, Petite, and Gone about?
- Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.
- Who directed Reet, Petite, and Gone?
- Reet, Petite, and Gone was directed by William Forest Crouch.
- Who stars in Reet, Petite, and Gone?
- Reet, Petite, and Gone stars Louis Jordan, June Richmond, Milton Woods, Bea Griffith, David Bethea, Lorenzo Tucker.
- How long is Reet, Petite, and Gone?
- Reet, Petite, and Gone has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Reet, Petite, and Gone?
- Reet, Petite, and Gone is a Music film.
- Where was Reet, Petite, and Gone produced?
- Reet, Petite, and Gone was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Reet, Petite, and Gone?
- The themes of Reet, Petite, and Gone include: Musical Spectacle.