The Reformer and the Redhead (1950)

Hot-tempered Kathleen Maguire enlists the services of a young attorney to help her zookeeper father get his job back after he is fired for political reasons. In the midst of uncovering ... See full summary »

Directors:

Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

Writers:

Robert Carson (story), Melvin Frank,

Stars:

June Allyson, Dick Powell, David Wayne

Cast

Complete credited cast:
June Allyson	...	Kathleen Maguire
Dick Powell	...	Andrew Rockton Hale
David Wayne	...	Arthur Colner Maxwell
Cecil Kellaway	...	Dr. Kevin G. Maguire
Ray Collins	...	Commodore John Balwind Parker
Robert Keith	...	Tim Harveigh
Marvin Kaplan	...	Leon
Kathleen Freeman	...	Lily Rayton Parker
Wally Maher	...	Jerry Nolard Boyle
Alex Gerry	...	James I. Michell
Charles S. Evens	...	Mr. Eberle (as Charles Evens)
Paul Maxey	...	Thompson

Storyline

Hot-tempered Kathleen Maguire enlists the services of a young attorney to help her zookeeper father get his job back after he is fired for political reasons. In the midst of uncovering local political corruption and dealing with a lion that's escaped from the zoo, the two manage to fall in love.

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Plot Keywords:

lion | zoo | zookeeper | commodore | jeep | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 1950 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Loira Obstinada

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In early 1949, Lana Turner was set to star.

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Quotes

Arthur 'Artie' Colner Maxwell: For what possible reason could a sensible man get mixed up with a girl like that?
Leon: I can think of a couple.
Arthur 'Artie' Colner Maxwell: Outside of that.

User Reviews

Real Life Romance

The Reformer and the Redhead is a fun film to watch because it stars a real life Hollywood couple: Dick Powell and June Allyson. The two are wonderful together, sweet and funny.

The film is about a zoo-keeper's daughter and a man running for mayor. When the girl's father is at risk of losing his job for a phony reason supplied by a corrupt power over the city, she enlists the help of the man, hoping for him to stay true to his pledge of being a reformer and to help her. The two become involved in a relationship along with many funny events, several including a sweet lion a la Bringing up Baby.

The movie is very enjoyable, but nothing special. It is a breezy film with a good cast, a great choice for a bad day.