Footlight Serenade (1942)
SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT! LAUGH ABOUT! SHOUT ABOUT! THE MIRACLE MUSICAL OF THE YEAR!
Conceited World Champion boxer Tommy Lundy decides to test his popularity in a Broadway show. Tommy always has an eye for the ladies and he starts paying attention to beautiful chorus girl Pat Lambert. Pat's boyfriend Bill Smith isn't impressed with Tommy even though Tommy gets him a boxing part in the show. When Tommy finds out that Pat and Bill were secretly together the night before the show opens, he angrily plans to turn the boxing scene with Bill into a real bout.
Director: Gregory Ratoff
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: August 1, 1942
Cast
- John Payne - Bill Smith
- Betty Grable - Pat Lambert
- Victor Mature - Tommy Lundy
- Jane Wyman - Flo La Verne
- James Gleason - Bruce McKay
- Phil Silvers - Slap
- Cobina Wright - Estelle Evans
- June Lang - June
- Frank Orth - Mike
- Mantan Moreland - Amos
Screenplay
- Robert Ellis
- Lynn Starling
- Fidel LaBarba (Story)
- Helen Logan
- Kenneth Earl (Story)
Music: Charles Henderson
Cinematography: Lee Garmes
Editing: Robert L. Simpson
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
boxer, musical, broadway show
More Films by Director: Gregory Ratoff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Footlight Serenade about?
- Conceited World Champion boxer Tommy Lundy decides to test his popularity in a Broadway show. Tommy always has an eye for the ladies and he starts paying attention to beautiful chorus girl Pat Lambert. Pat's boyfriend Bill Smith isn't impressed with Tommy even though Tommy gets him a boxing part in the show. When Tommy finds out that Pat and Bill were secretly together the night before the show opens, he angrily plans to turn the boxing scene with Bill into a real bout.
- Who directed Footlight Serenade?
- Footlight Serenade was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
- Who stars in Footlight Serenade?
- Footlight Serenade stars John Payne, Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Jane Wyman, James Gleason, Phil Silvers.
- How long is Footlight Serenade?
- Footlight Serenade has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Footlight Serenade?
- Footlight Serenade is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Footlight Serenade produced?
- Footlight Serenade was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Footlight Serenade?
- The themes of Footlight Serenade include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.