Rhythm on the River
Synopsis
Popular songwriter Oliver Courtney has been getting by for years using one ghost writer for his music and another for his lyrics. When both writers meet at an inn, they fall in love and then try to sell their songs under their own name. The problem is every song publisher thinks they're copying Courtney's style.
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Bing Crosby
Bob Sommers
Mary Martin
Cherry Lane
Basil Rathbone
Oliver Courtney
Oscar Levant
Billy Starbuck
Oscar Shaw
Charlie Goodrich
Charley Grapewin
Uncle Caleb
Lillian Cornell
Millie Starling
William Frawley
Mr. Westlake
Jeanne Cagney
Country cousin
Charles Lane
Bernard Schwartz
John Scott Trotter
Orchestra Leader
Helen Bertram
Aunt Delia
Ken Carpenter
Teddy Gardner (announcer)
Harry Barris
Bass Sax player
Wingy Manone
Himself - Band Leader
Mary Akin
Party Guest
William Benedict
Elevator Boy
Don Brodie
Mr. Schwartz's Stooge #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwight Taylor
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Rhythm on the River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
Dwight Taylor, Jacques Théry, Billy Wilder
Victor Young
Ted Tetzlaff
Hugh Bennett
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Schertzinger
Director
Dwight Taylor
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Producer
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhythm on the River
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What is Rhythm on the River about?
Popular songwriter Oliver Courtney has been getting by for years using one ghost writer for his music and another for his lyrics. When both writers meet at an inn, they fall in love and then try to sell their songs under their own name. The problem is every song publisher thinks they're copying Courtney's style.
Who directed Rhythm on the River?
Rhythm on the River was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in Rhythm on the River?
The principal cast of Rhythm on the River includes Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Basil Rathbone, Oscar Levant, Oscar Shaw.
When was Rhythm on the River released and how long is it?
Rhythm on the River was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Rhythm on the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rhythm on the River was composed by Victor Young.