Diamond Horseshoe
“The musical that outstrips them all”
Synopsis
Joe Davis Sr., headliner at a big nightclub, is visited by medical student son Joe Jr., who to Dad's chagrin wants to be a crooner, and soon comes between Dad and his girlfriend Claire. So glamorous dancer Bonnie is enlisted to distract Junior. Which does Bonnie want more, the fur coat or true love? Plot is a framework for numerous Ziegfeld style stage productions.
Top Cast
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Betty Grable
Bonnie Collins
Dick Haymes
Joe Davis, Jr.
Phil Silvers
Blinkie Miller
William Gaxton
Joe Davis Sr.
Beatrice Kay
Claire Williams
Carmen Cavallaro
Himself (pianist)
Willie Solar
Double-Talking Singer Comedian
Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Standish
Gladys Gale
Chorine (uncredited)
Virginia Walker
Chorine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- George Seaton
- Original Title
- Diamond Horseshoe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
George Seaton, Kenyon Nicholson
Robert L. Simpson
William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
George Seaton
Director
William Perlberg
Producer
Sascha Brastoff
Costume Design
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
René Hubert
Costume Design
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
George Seaton
Screenplay
Robert L. Simpson
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamond Horseshoe
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What is Diamond Horseshoe about?
Joe Davis Sr., headliner at a big nightclub, is visited by medical student son Joe Jr., who to Dad's chagrin wants to be a crooner, and soon comes between Dad and his girlfriend Claire. So glamorous dancer Bonnie is enlisted to distract Junior. Which does Bonnie want more, the fur coat or true love? Plot is a framework for numerous Ziegfeld style stage productions.
Who directed Diamond Horseshoe?
Diamond Horseshoe was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in Diamond Horseshoe?
The principal cast of Diamond Horseshoe includes Betty Grable, Dick Haymes, Phil Silvers, William Gaxton, Beatrice Kay.
When was Diamond Horseshoe released and how long is it?
Diamond Horseshoe was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.