Follies Girl (1943)
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In PRC's Follies Girl, Wendy Barrie plays dress designer Anne Merriday, who becomes the object of middle-aged millionaire J. B. Hamlin's (J.C. Nugent) affections. To save his dad from throwing his life away on a supposed golddigger, Hamlin's son, Army private Jerry Hamlin (Gordon Oliver), begins courting Anne-and, of course, falls genuinely in love with her himself. Meanwhile, the rogueish J.B. tries to mount a Broadway burlesque show, with costumes designed by Our Heroine.
Director: William Rowland
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: June 26, 1943
Cast
- Wendy Barrie - Anne Merriday
- Doris Nolan - Francine La Rue
- Gordon Oliver - Pvt. Jerry Hamlin
- Anne Barrett - Bunny
- Arthur Pierson - Sgt. Bill Perkins
- J. C. Nugent - J.B. Hamlin
- Cora Witherspoon - Mrs. J.B. Hamlin
- William Harrigan - Jimmy Dobson
- Jay Brennan - Andre Duval
- Lew Hearn - Lew
Screenplay
- Charles Robinson (Screenplay)
- Marcy Klauber (Story)
- Marcy Klauber (Screenplay)
- Stedman Coles (Story)
- Arthur L. Jarrett (Story)
Cinematography: George Webber
Editing: C.E. Schwengeler, Samuel Datlowe
Production: William Rowland Productions, PRC
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
High School Reunion and Comedy
Keywords
nostalgia, vaudeville
More Films by Director: William Rowland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Follies Girl about?
- In PRC's Follies Girl, Wendy Barrie plays dress designer Anne Merriday, who becomes the object of middle-aged millionaire J. B. Hamlin's (J.C. Nugent) affections. To save his dad from throwing his life away on a supposed golddigger, Hamlin's son, Army private Jerry Hamlin (Gordon Oliver), begins courting Anne-and, of course, falls genuinely in love with her himself. Meanwhile, the rogueish J.B. tries to mount a Broadway burlesque show, with costumes designed by Our Heroine.
- Who directed Follies Girl?
- Follies Girl was directed by William Rowland.
- Who stars in Follies Girl?
- Follies Girl stars Wendy Barrie, Doris Nolan, Gordon Oliver, Anne Barrett, Arthur Pierson, J. C. Nugent.
- How long is Follies Girl?
- Follies Girl has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Follies Girl?
- Follies Girl is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Follies Girl produced?
- Follies Girl was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Follies Girl?
- The themes of Follies Girl include: High School Reunion and Comedy.