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You'll Never Get Rich (1941)

APPROVED 88 min  -  Comedy | Musical | Romance  -   25 September 1941 (USA)
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After his wife discovers a telltale diamond bracelet, impresario Martin Cortland tries to show he's not chasing after showgirl Sheila Winthrop... See full summary »

Director:

Sidney Lanfield

Writers:

Michael Fessier (original screenplay), Ernest Pagano (original screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Fred Astaire ...
Robert Curtis
Rita Hayworth ...
Sheila Winthrop
Robert Benchley Robert Benchley ...
Martin Cortland
John Hubbard John Hubbard ...
Capt. Tom Barton
Osa Massen ...
Sonya
Frieda Inescort Frieda Inescort ...
Mrs. Julia Cortland
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams ...
Kewpie Blain (as Guinn Williams)
Donald MacBride Donald MacBride ...
Top Sergeant
Cliff Nazarro Cliff Nazarro ...
Swivel Tongue 'Swiv'
Marjorie Gateson Marjorie Gateson ...
Aunt Louise
Ann Shoemaker Ann Shoemaker ...
Mrs. Barton
Boyd Davis Boyd Davis ...
Col. Shiller
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Storyline

After his wife discovers a telltale diamond bracelet, impresario Martin Cortland tries to show he's not chasing after showgirl Sheila Winthrop. Choreographer Robert Curtis gets caught in the middle of the boss's scheme. Army conscription offers Robert the perfect escape from his troubles- or does it? Written by Diana Hamilton <hamilton@gl.umbc.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Bracelet | Army | Soldier | Gift | Gun  | See more »

Taglines:

Exciting loveliness and rhythm in a star-spangled army musical!

Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ao Compasso do Amor See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The following actors and actresses were in studio records but were not seen in the film: Mary Currier (Costune Designer), Paul Irving (Gen. Trafscott), Stanley Brown (Draftee) and J. Anthony Hughes (Prisoner). See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: As Fred Astaire and Robert Benchley are discussing the upcoming show they pass several soldiers who are working with shovels. Though the soldiers are supposed to be breaking up clods and smoothing the dirt the shovels never come within six inches of the ground. See more »

Quotes

Martin Cortland: Do anything so long as you make my wife believe I was telling the truth when I was lying to her!
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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are presented as a series of roadside advertising signs
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Connections

Referenced in Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 2 (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"Taps"
(1862)
Written by Daniel Butterfield
Played offscreen by a bugler at bed time See more »