Four Jacks and a Jill (1942)
BLONDE BLITZ blasts the blues out of four howling hepcats!
Karanina "Nina" Novak, is befriended by Nifty, the leader of a four-piece orchestra, and in return, secures an engagement for them at the Little Aregal Cafe, with herself as the vocalist, by pretending she once knew the King or Aregal back in the old country. Steve shows up pretending to be the King of Aregal, and complicates the growing romance between Nina and Nifty. When Steve runs off with Opa, the real King of Aregal (also Steve) appears and complicates things again.
Director: Jack Hively
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: January 23, 1942
Cast
- Ray Bolger - Nifty Sullivan, a Jack
- Anne Shirley - Karanina 'Nina' Novak, the Jill
- June Havoc - Opal
- Desi Arnaz - Steve Sarto / King Stephan VIII of Aregal
- Jack Durant - Noodle McArdle
- Eddie Foy Jr. - Happy McScud, a Jack
- Fritz Feld - Mr. Hoople
- Henry Daniell - Bobo
- Joseph E. Bernard - Jailer (uncredited)
- William Blees - Eddie, a Jack (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Monte Brice (Story)
- W. Carey Wonderly (Story)
- John Twist (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editing: George Hively
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
jealousy, gangster, roommates, king, imitation
More Films by Director: Jack Hively
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Four Jacks and a Jill about?
- Karanina "Nina" Novak, is befriended by Nifty, the leader of a four-piece orchestra, and in return, secures an engagement for them at the Little Aregal Cafe, with herself as the vocalist, by pretending she once knew the King or Aregal back in the old country. Steve shows up pretending to be the King of Aregal, and complicates the growing romance between Nina and Nifty. When Steve runs off with Opa, the real King of Aregal (also Steve) appears and complicates things again.
- Who directed Four Jacks and a Jill?
- Four Jacks and a Jill was directed by Jack Hively.
- Who stars in Four Jacks and a Jill?
- Four Jacks and a Jill stars Ray Bolger, Anne Shirley, June Havoc, Desi Arnaz, Jack Durant, Eddie Foy Jr..
- How long is Four Jacks and a Jill?
- Four Jacks and a Jill has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Four Jacks and a Jill?
- Four Jacks and a Jill is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Four Jacks and a Jill produced?
- Four Jacks and a Jill was produced in United States of America.