Footlight Feveris a 1941 Americancomedy filmdirected byIrving Reisand starringAlan Mowbray,Donald MacBride,Elisabeth RisdonandElyse Knox.Produced and distributed byRKO Pictures,it is a sequel to the 1940 filmCurtain Call.
| Footlight Fever | |
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| Directed by | Irving Reis |
| Screenplay by | Bert Granet Ian McLellan Hunter |
| Produced by | Howard Benedict |
| Starring | Alan Mowbray Donald MacBride Elyse Knox |
| Cinematography | Robert De Grasse |
| Edited by | Theron Warth |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 69 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editAlan Mowbray and Donald MacBride reprise their roles as theatrical producers Donald Avery and Geoffrey 'Jeff' Crandall. This time they try to con a millionairess into funding their latest show by posing as old friends of her lost love.
Cast
edit- Alan Mowbrayas Avery
- Donald MacBrideas Crandall
- Elisabeth Risdonas Aunt Hattie
- Lee Bonnell as John Carter
- Elyse Knoxas Eileen Drake
- Charles Quigleyas Spike
- Georgia Backusas Imogene, Secretary
- Eddie Bordenas Joe
- Chester Cluteas Mr. Holly
- Charles Haltonas Mr. E.J. Fingernogle
- Lew Kellyas Jarvis
- Mantan Morelandas Willie Hamsure, Elevator Operator
- Bradley Pageas Harvey Parker
- Keye Lukeas Chinese Restaurant Waiter
Reception
editIt lost $40,000 at the box office.[1]A reviewer inVarietyfelt the film was predictable as "there's not an unexpected moment in it".[2]
References
editBibliography
edit- Tucker, David C.Gale Storm: A Biography and Career Record.McFarland, 2018.
External links
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