The Reformer and the Redhead

The Reformer and the Redhead

June Allyson in the film
Directed by Norman Panama
and Melvin Frank
Produced by Norman Panama
and Melvin Frank
Written by Norman Panama
and Melvin Frank
Story by based on a story by
Robert Carson
Starring June Allyson
Dick Powell
Music by David Raksin
Cinematography Ray June, A.S.C.
Edited by George White
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release dates
  • May 5, 1950 (1950-05-05)
Running time
90 min.
Country United States
Language English
Budget $1,123,000[1]
Box office $2,127,000[1]

The Reformer and the Redhead is a 1950 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, and starring June Allyson and Dick Powell.[2]

Overview

Kathleen Maguire (Allyson) is the daughter of a long-time zookeeper Dr. Kevin G. Maguire (Cecil Kellaway), who is fired from his job for political reasons. She turns to crusading young attorney, Andrew Rockton Hale (Powell), for help. Trouble comes both in the form of political corruption and a loose lion.

Cast

Opening credits

Closing credits

Unbilled

Reception

According to MGM records the film earned $1,688,000 in the US and Canada and $439,000 elsewhere, resulting in a profit of $214,000.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.
  2. Crowther, Bosley (April 10, 1950). "The Reformer and the Redhead (1950)". The New York Times.
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