Five of a Kind (1938)
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- Passed
- 1h 25min
- Comedy, Drama
- 14 Oct 1938 (USA)
- Movie
At age four-and-a-half the Dionne quintuplets star in their third movie - singing, dancing, playing with puppies - and being charming.
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| The Dionne Quintuplets | ... |
The Wyatt Quintuplets
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Yvonne Dionne | ... |
Yvette - a Wyatt Quintuplet
(as Yvonne)
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Cecile Dionne | ... |
Cecile - a Wyatt Quintuplet
(as Cecile)
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Marie Dionne | ... |
Marie - a Wyatt Quintuplet
(as Marie)
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Annette Dionne | ... |
Annette - a Wyatt Quintuplet
(as Annette)
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Emilie Dionne | ... |
Emelie - a Wyatt Quintuplet
(as Emelie)
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| Jean Hersholt | ... |
Dr. John Luke
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| Claire Trevor | ... |
Christine Nelson
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| Cesar Romero | ... |
Duke Lester
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| Slim Summerville | ... |
Jim Ogden
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| Henry Wilcoxon | ... |
Dr. Scott Williams
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| Inez Courtney | ... |
Libby Long
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| John Qualen | ... |
Asa Wyatt
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| Jane Darwell | ... |
Mrs. Waldron
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| Pauline Moore | ... |
Elinor Kingsley
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| Johnny Russell | ... |
Dickie
(as John Russell)
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| Andrew Tombes | ... |
Dr. Bruno
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| David Torrence | ... |
Sir Basil Crawford
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| Marion Byron | ... |
Nurse Corday
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| Hamilton MacFadden | ... |
Andrew Gordon
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| Spencer Charters | ... |
Rev. Matthew Brand
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Charles D. Brown | ... |
Editor Crane
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| Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson | ... |
Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Aubrey | ... |
Toy Peddler (uncredited)
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Chick Collins | ... |
Captain Joshua Winfield - Man Standing on His Head (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Laughing Man at Charity Screening (uncredited)
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| Lester Dorr | ... |
Television Crew Director (uncredited)
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| Claire Du Brey | ... |
Nurse in Hoax (uncredited)
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| Ralph Dunn | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Phyllis Fraser | ... |
Theater Cashier (uncredited)
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| Edward Gargan | ... |
Tim Kelly - Bartender (uncredited)
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Kay Griffith | ... |
Airplane Stewardess (uncredited)
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| Grace Hayle | ... |
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
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Joy Healy | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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| Esther Howard | ... |
Thelma - Mother in Hoax (uncredited)
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| Arthur Hoyt | ... |
Editor Crane's Flunky (uncredited)
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| Leonard Kibrick | ... |
Newsboy (uncredited)
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Eva Lee Kuney | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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| Jack Norton | ... |
Hector - Drunk in Jail (uncredited)
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| William H. O'Brien | ... |
Silent Bartender (uncredited)
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| Lillian Porter | ... |
Sarah - Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
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| Bert Roach | ... |
Big Man in Asa's Store (uncredited)
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| Syd Saylor | ... |
Danny Hudson - Truck Driver (uncredited)
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| Charles Tannen | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Carlie Taylor | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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| Lowell Thomas | ... |
Movietone News Reporter (uncredited)
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Ruth Warren | ... |
Mrs. Leona Hudson (uncredited)
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| Charles C. Wilson | ... |
Editor Crocker (uncredited)
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Robert Winkler | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Herbert I. Leeds | ||
Written by
| Lou Breslow | ... | (original screenplay) and |
| John Patrick | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| Sol M. Wurtzel | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Samuel Kaylin | ... | (uncredited) |
| Gene Rose | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Daniel B. Clark | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| Fred Allen | ... | film editor |
Casting By
| Lew Schreiber | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Chester Gore | ||
| Bernard Herzbrun | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thomas Little | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Herschel McCoy | ... | (costumes) (as Herschel) |
| Helen A. Myron | ... | (costumes) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Eckhardt | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Glenn 'Skippy' Delfino | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| William H. Anderson | ... | sound |
| W.D. Flick | ... | sound |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| LeVaughn Larson | ... | wardrobe mistress: Quintuplets' dresses (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Samuel Kaylin | ... | music director |
Additional Crew
| Allan R. Dafoe | ... | technical supervision: Dionne Quintuplets' scenes at Callander, Ontario (as Dr. Allan R. Dafoe) |
| Nora Rouselle | ... | nurse: The Dionne Quintuplets (uncredited) / teacher: The Dionne Quintuplets (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1938) (United States) (theatrical) (20th Century Fox)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1938) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD) (20th Century Fox Cinema Archives)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Hot on the trail of a missing heiress, ace New York reporter Duke Lester outwits his rival, Christine Nelson, and causes her to lose her job. Christine strikes back by butting in on his "Pulse of the Public" radio broadcast and, inspired by the program, persuades a competing newspaper to sponsor a "Newsreel of the Air" with herself as the star reporter and commentator. She is an instant hit, and gets the idea of presenting the world-famous "Wyatt" quintuplets and takes off for Moosetown, Canada, where she discovers that Duke has plotted to have her arrested on a false charge so he can sign up the quints himself. She convinces Sheriff Ogden and the girls' father of her sincerity just in time to prevent Duke from getting the contract. Her radio broadcast is a triumph, with the quints singing, dancing, and making music. Later, she takes the five girls to New York City to make a personal appearance for the benefit of a orphans' home. But Duke pulls another ruse which puts the citizens of Moosetown up in arms.
Written by Les Adams |
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| Taglines | They're Real Entertainers Now! Their third and best feature picture! (Print Ad- Port Byron Chronicle, ((Port Byron, NY)) 29 October 1938) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Contrary to popular belief, and despite obvious similarities, the Dionne Quintuplets do not play themselves in this film, but the fictional "Wyatt Quintuplets;" Jean Hersholt does not play Dr. Dafoe, but the fictional Dr. John Luke. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Follows The Country Doctor (1936). See more » |
| Soundtracks | All Mixed Up See more » |