Margie (1940)

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Newlyweds Bret (Tom Brown) and Margie (Nan Grey) both aspire to show-biz careers: he wants to be a songwriter, while she is desirous of becoming a radio scripter. Inevitably, Bret and Margie quarrel and break up, only to be reunited by their efforts to snag "banana king" Gomez (Mischa Auer) for a lucrative radio contract. The old 1920s tune "Margie" is heard throughout the proceedings, frequently fitted out with ludicrous new lyrics ("Bananas! We're Always Thikin' of Bananas!" etc.) by a zany songwriting team (Eddie Quillan and Wally Vernon).

Director: Paul Gerard Smith, Otis Garrett
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 59 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Awkward Interview and Funny Career Fail

Keywords

career, couple

More Films by Director: Paul Gerard Smith, Otis Garrett
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margie about?
Newlyweds Bret (Tom Brown) and Margie (Nan Grey) both aspire to show-biz careers: he wants to be a songwriter, while she is desirous of becoming a radio scripter. Inevitably, Bret and Margie quarrel and break up, only to be reunited by their efforts to snag "banana king" Gomez (Mischa Auer) for a lucrative radio contract. The old 1920s tune "Margie" is heard throughout the proceedings, frequently fitted out with ludicrous new lyrics ("Bananas! We're Always Thikin' of Bananas!" etc.) by a zany songwriting team (Eddie Quillan and Wally Vernon).
Who directed Margie?
Margie was directed by Paul Gerard Smith, Otis Garrett.
Who stars in Margie?
Margie stars Tom Brown, Nan Grey, Mischa Auer, Joy Hodges, Edgar Kennedy, Allen Jenkins.
How long is Margie?
Margie has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Margie?
Margie is a Comedy film.
Where was Margie produced?
Margie was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Margie?
The themes of Margie include: Awkward Interview and Funny Career Fail.