Variety Girl
“PARAMOUNT'S MAMMOTH MUSICAL ROMANCE ...”
Synopsis
Dozens of star and character-actor cameos and a message about the Variety Club (a show-business charity) are woven into a framework about two hopeful young ladies who come to Hollywood, exchange identities, and cause comic confusion (with slapstick interludes) throughout the Paramount studio.
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VARIETY GIRL (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-01
Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper
Ray Milland
Ray Milland
Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd
Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck
Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard
Dorothy Lamour
Dorothy Lamour
Sonny Tufts
Sonny Tufts
Joan Caulfield
Joan Caulfield
William Holden
William Holden
Lizabeth Scott
Lizabeth Scott
Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Gail Russell
Gail Russell
Diana Lynn
Diana Lynn
Sterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden
Robert Preston
Robert Preston
Veronica Lake
Veronica Lake
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte Brice, Edmund L. Hartmann, Frank Tashlin, Robert L. Welch
- Original Score
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- Variety Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Monte Brice, Edmund L. Hartmann, Frank Tashlin, Robert L. Welch
Joseph J. Lilley
Stuart Thompson, Lionel Lindon
LeRoy Stone
Daniel Dare
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Monte Brice
Screenplay
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
Robert L. Welch
Screenplay
Daniel Dare
Producer
Stuart Thompson
Director of Photography
Waldo Angelo
Costume Design
Dorothy O'Hara
Costume Design
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
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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 Variety Girl
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What is Variety Girl about?
Dozens of star and character-actor cameos and a message about the Variety Club (a show-business charity) are woven into a framework about two hopeful young ladies who come to Hollywood, exchange identities, and cause comic confusion (with slapstick interludes) throughout the Paramount studio.
Who directed Variety Girl?
Variety Girl was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Variety Girl?
The principal cast of Variety Girl includes Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Gary Cooper, Ray Milland, Alan Ladd.
When was Variety Girl released and how long is it?
Variety Girl was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Variety Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Variety Girl was composed by Joseph J. Lilley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Variety Girl?
Variety Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).