The Lucky Stiff
Synopsis
A lawyer spooks gangsters by faking a framed singer's electrocution.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Lamour
Anna Marie St Claire
Brian Donlevy
John J. Malone
Claire Trevor
Marguerite Seaton
Irene Hervey
Mrs. Eve Childers
Marjorie Rambeau
Hattie Hatfield
Robert Armstrong
Insp. Von Flanagan
Warner Anderson
Eddie Britt
Virginia Patton
Millie Dale
Richard Gaines
Dist. Atty. John Logan
Joe Sawyer
Tony
Larry J. Blake
Louie Perez (as Larry Blake)
Billy Vines
Joe Di Angelo
Bob Hopkins
MacDougal
Sidney Miller
Bernstein
Charles Meredith
Jim Childers aka Big Jim
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis R. Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis R. Foster
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Lucky Stiff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Sonney Amusement Enterprises Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis R. Foster
Lewis R. Foster, Craig Rice
Heinz Roemheld
Ernest Laszlo
Howard A. Smith
Jack Benny
Department Leadership Roster
Howard A. Smith
Editor
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Jack Benny
Producer
Lewis R. Foster
Director
Lewis R. Foster
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lucky Stiff
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lucky Stiff about?
A lawyer spooks gangsters by faking a framed singer's electrocution.
Who directed The Lucky Stiff?
The Lucky Stiff was directed by Lewis R. Foster.
Who stars in The Lucky Stiff?
The principal cast of The Lucky Stiff includes Dorothy Lamour, Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Irene Hervey, Marjorie Rambeau.
When was The Lucky Stiff released and how long is it?
The Lucky Stiff was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lucky Stiff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lucky Stiff was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
Is The Lucky Stiff based on a book or true story?
The Lucky Stiff is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Craig Rice".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lucky Stiff?
The Lucky Stiff holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).