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Carefree (1938)

APPROVED 83 min  -  Comedy | Musical | Romance  -   2 September 1938 (USA)
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Dr. Tony Flagg's friend, Steven, has problems in the relationship with his fiancee, Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Dr... See full summary »

Director:

Mark Sandrich

Writers:

Allan Scott (screen play), Ernest Pagano (screen play), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Fred Astaire ...
Tony Flagg
Ginger Rogers ...
Amanda Cooper
Ralph Bellamy Ralph Bellamy ...
Stephen Arden
Luella Gear Luella Gear ...
Aunt Cora
Jack Carson ...
Connors
Clarence Kolb Clarence Kolb ...
Judge Travers
Franklin Pangborn Franklin Pangborn ...
Roland Hunter
Walter Kingsford Walter Kingsford ...
Dr. Powers
Kay Sutton Kay Sutton ...
Miss Adams
The Robert Mitchell Boy Choir The Robert Mitchell Boy Choir ...
Robert B. Mitchell and his St. Brendan's Boys
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Storyline

Dr. Tony Flagg's friend, Steven, has problems in the relationship with his fiancee, Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Dr. Flagg. After some minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with Dr. Flagg. When he tries to use hypnosis to strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get complicated. Written by <lora5588@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Singer | Fiancee | Receptionist | Engagement | New York City  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Amanda See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,253,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Fred Astaire refused to sing the Irving Berlin song "The Yam" because he thought it was silly, so Ginger Rogers got a rare chance to sing it alone. Later Fred joined in the dance after Ginger was finished singing. See more »

Quotes

Aunt Cora: Hattie, have you ever been married?
Hattie: No Ma'am, but I been engaged.
Aunt Cora: Oh, just as good.
Hattie: No Ma'am... it's a lot better.
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Connections

Featured in Fred Astaire: Puttin' on His Top Hat (1980) See more »

Soundtracks

"Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)"
(1850) (uncredited)
from "Lohengrin"
Written by Richard Wagner
Played during the wedding See more »