Irene
“Glorious musical comedy of the girl in the Alice Blue Gown!”
Synopsis
Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare meets wealthy Don Marshall while she is measuring chairs for Mrs. Herman Vincent at her Long Island estate. Charmed by her, Don anonymously purchases Madame Lucy's, an exclusive Manhattan boutique, and instructs newly hired manager Mr. Smith to offer Irene a job as a model. She soon catches the eye of socialite Bob Vincent, whose mother is hosting a ball at the family mansion. To promote Madame Lucy's dress line, Mr. Smith arranges for his models to be invited to the ball.
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Irene (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2014-04-23
Top Cast
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Anna Neagle
Irene O'Dare
Ray Milland
Don Marshall
Roland Young
Mr. Smith
Alan Marshal
Bob Vincent
May Robson
Granny O'Dare
Billie Burke
Mrs. Herman Vincent
Arthur Treacher
Bretherton
Marsha Hunt
Miss Eleanor Worth
Isabel Jewell
Jane McGee
Doris Nolan
Lillian
Stuart Robertson
Freddie
Ethel Griffies
Princess Minetti
Tommy Kelly
Michael O'Dare
Juliette Compton
Mrs. Newlands Grey
Roxanne Barkley
Helen
Rod Bacon
Usher (uncredited)
Mildred Boyd
Dancer (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
Diner Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Duer Miller
- Original Score
- Anthony Collins, Roy Webb, Harry Tierney
- Original Title
- Irene
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Imperadio Pictures Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wilcox
Alice Duer Miller, James Montgomery, Joseph McCarthy, Harry Tierney
Anthony Collins, Roy Webb, Harry Tierney
Russell Metty
Elmo Williams
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Wilcox
Director
Anthony Collins
Original Music Composer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Elmo Williams
Editor
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Alice Duer Miller
Screenplay
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Harry Tierney
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Irene
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What is Irene about?
Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare meets wealthy Don Marshall while she is measuring chairs for Mrs. Herman Vincent at her Long Island estate. Charmed by her, Don anonymously purchases Madame Lucy's, an exclusive Manhattan boutique, and instructs newly hired manager Mr. Smith to offer Irene a job as a model. She soon catches the eye of socialite Bob Vincent, whose mother is hosting a ball at the family mansion. To promote Madame Lucy's dress line, Mr. Smith arranges for his models to be invited to the ball.
Who directed Irene?
Irene was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Who stars in Irene?
The principal cast of Irene includes Anna Neagle, Ray Milland, Roland Young, Alan Marshal, May Robson.
When was Irene released and how long is it?
Irene was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Irene?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Irene was composed by Anthony Collins, Roy Webb, Harry Tierney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Irene?
Irene holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).