April Showers
“MUSICAL COMEDY OF THE VAUDEVILLE DAYS!”
Synopsis
A married couple who have a song-and-dance act in vaudeville are in trouble. Their struggling act is going nowhere, they're almost broke and they have to do something to get them back on top or they'll really be in trouble. They decide to put their young son in the act in hopes of attracting some new attention. The boy turns out to be a major talent, audiences love him and the act is on its way to the top. That's when an organization whose purpose is to stop children from performing on stage shows up, and they're dead set on breaking up the act.
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Trailer | April Showers | Warner Archive
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-07
Top Cast
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Jack Carson
Joe Tyme
Ann Sothern
June Tyme
Robert Alda
Billy Shay
S.Z. Sakall
Mr. Curley
Robert Ellis
Buster Tyme
Richard Rober
Al Wilson
Joseph Crehan
William Barnes
Billy Curtis
Capt. Rudolph L. Nemo
John Gallaudet
Mr. Gordon
Philip Van Zandt
Harry Swift
Barbara Bates
Barnes' Secretary (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
Buster's Midget Impersonation (voice) (uncredited)
Penny Edwards
Chorine (uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
Mike (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Bartender (uncredited)
Brick Sullivan
Man in Audience (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Landlady (uncredited)
Ray Walker
Mr. Barclay (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James V. Kern
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Milne, Joe Laurie Jr.
- Original Score
- Ray Heindorf, Max Steiner
- Original Title
- April Showers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James V. Kern
Peter Milne, Joe Laurie Jr.
Ray Heindorf, Max Steiner
Carl E. Guthrie
Thomas Reilly
William Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
James V. Kern
Director
Peter Milne
Writer
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
William Jacobs
Producer
Thomas Reilly
Editor
Ray Heindorf
Original Music Composer
Max Steiner
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 April Showers
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What is April Showers about?
A married couple who have a song-and-dance act in vaudeville are in trouble. Their struggling act is going nowhere, they're almost broke and they have to do something to get them back on top or they'll really be in trouble. They decide to put their young son in the act in hopes of attracting some new attention. The boy turns out to be a major talent, audiences love him and the act is on its way to the top. That's when an organization whose purpose is to stop children from performing on stage shows up, and they're dead set on breaking up the act.
Who directed April Showers?
April Showers was directed by James V. Kern.
Who stars in April Showers?
The principal cast of April Showers includes Jack Carson, Ann Sothern, Robert Alda, S.Z. Sakall, Robert Ellis.
When was April Showers released and how long is it?
April Showers was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for April Showers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for April Showers was composed by Ray Heindorf, Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for April Showers?
April Showers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).