If I'm Lucky
Synopsis
Out of work swing band maneuvers a gig working for a political campaign, by drawing in and entertaining prospective voters at rallies. The candidate is really a stooge for a corrupt political machine, which discovers the band's handsome and appealing singer would make a better stooge. Meanwhile, romance blossoms between the band's singers. When election day approaches, the band's singer wants out of the campaign, but the machine threatens to smear him and his pals in the band if he quits.
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Vivian Blaine
Linda Farrell
Perry Como
Allen Clark
Harry James
Earl Gordon
Carmen Miranda
Michelle O'Toole
Phil Silvers
Wallingham M. 'Wally' Jones
Edgar Buchanan
Darius J. Magonnagle
Reed Hadley
Jed Conklin, Magonnagle's Campaign Manager
Edward Keane
Golfer (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Mug in Leather Jacket (uncredited)
Brick Sullivan
Politician on Stage at Rally (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Lanham, George Bricker, Helen Logan, Snag Werris, Robert Ellis
- Original Title
- If I'm Lucky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Edwin Lanham, George Bricker, Helen Logan, Snag Werris, Robert Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
George Bricker
Writer
Helen Logan
Writer
Snag Werris
Writer
Robert Ellis
Writer
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What is If I'm Lucky about?
Out of work swing band maneuvers a gig working for a political campaign, by drawing in and entertaining prospective voters at rallies. The candidate is really a stooge for a corrupt political machine, which discovers the band's handsome and appealing singer would make a better stooge. Meanwhile, romance blossoms between the band's singers. When election day approaches, the band's singer wants out of the campaign, but the machine threatens to smear him and his pals in the band if he quits.
Who directed If I'm Lucky?
If I'm Lucky was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in If I'm Lucky?
The principal cast of If I'm Lucky includes Vivian Blaine, Perry Como, Harry James, Carmen Miranda, Phil Silvers.
When was If I'm Lucky released and how long is it?
If I'm Lucky was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.