Duchess of Idaho
“M-G-M's TECHNICOLOR Musical of Sun Valley Splendor!”
Synopsis
Ellen Hallit is in love with her playboy boss, Douglas Morrison, but is too timid to do anything about it. To help her, her roommate Chris decides to step in, and devises a plan. Chris follows Morrison on his trip to Sun Valley, Idaho and plays the overattentive female, hoping that he will send for Ellen (who often played his "fiancée" when he had a female he couldn't discourage otherwise.) Complications arise when Chris catches the eye of band leader Dick Layne, and finds herself caught in a triangle between the two men.
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Duchess of Idaho Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-05
Top Cast
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Esther Williams
Christine Riverton Duncan
Van Johnson
Dick Layne
John Lund
Douglas J. Morrison Jr.
Paula Raymond
Ellen Hallet
Clinton Sundberg
Matson
Connie Haines
Peggy Elliot
Mel Tormé
Cyril
Amanda Blake
Linda Kinston
Tommy Farrell
Chuck
Sig Arno
Monsieur Le Blanche
Lena Horne
Lena Horne
Eleanor Powell
Eleanor Powell
Dick Simmons
Alec I. Collins
Caleb Ginyard
Train Porter
Ted Brooks
Train Porter
Orville Brooks
Train Porter
George McFadden
Train Porter
Mae Clarke
Betty (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Cooper, Jerry Davis
- Original Title
- Duchess of Idaho
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Dorothy Cooper, Jerry Davis
Charles Schoenbaum
Adrienne Fazan
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Dorothy Cooper
Screenplay
Jerry Davis
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duchess of Idaho
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What is Duchess of Idaho about?
Ellen Hallit is in love with her playboy boss, Douglas Morrison, but is too timid to do anything about it. To help her, her roommate Chris decides to step in, and devises a plan. Chris follows Morrison on his trip to Sun Valley, Idaho and plays the overattentive female, hoping that he will send for Ellen (who often played his "fiancée" when he had a female he couldn't discourage otherwise.) Complications arise when Chris catches the eye of band leader Dick Layne, and finds herself caught in a triangle between the two men.
Who directed Duchess of Idaho?
Duchess of Idaho was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Duchess of Idaho?
The principal cast of Duchess of Idaho includes Esther Williams, Van Johnson, John Lund, Paula Raymond, Clinton Sundberg.
When was Duchess of Idaho released and how long is it?
Duchess of Idaho was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Duchess of Idaho?
Duchess of Idaho holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).