

I Dood It
“M-G-M's MADCAP MUSICAL COMEDY!”
Synopsis
Constance Shaw, a Broadway dance star, and Joseph Rivington Reynolds, a keen fan of hers, marry after she breaks up with her fiancé. Connie thinks Joseph owns a gold mine, but he actually works as a presser at a hotel valet shop. When everyone learns what he really is, Joseph is banned from the theater. When he sneaks in again, he learns of a plot to set off a bomb in the adjoining munitions warehouse.
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I Dood It (Short Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-19
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Red Skelton
Joseph 'Joe' Rivington Renolds
Eleanor Powell
Miss Constance 'Connie' Shaw
Richard Ainley
Larry West
Patricia Dane
Suretta Brenton
Sam Levene
Ed Jackson
Thurston Hall
Kenneth 'Ken' Cawlor
Lena Horne
Herself
Hazel Scott
Herself
Jimmy Dorsey
Himself (as Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra)
Helen O'Connell
Herself
Bob Eberly
Himself
John Hodiak
Roy Hartwood
Butterfly McQueen
Annette
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Alice Spelvin
Andrew Tombes
Mr. Alfred Spelvin
Ford Washington Lee
Buck
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
Bubbles
Gino Corrado
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Saidy, Sig Herzig
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof, George Bassman, David Raksin, George Stoll
- Original Title
- I Dood It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Fred Saidy, Sig Herzig
Daniele Amfitheatrof, George Bassman, David Raksin, George Stoll
Ray June
Robert Kern
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Robert Kern
Editor
Jack Cummings
Producer
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Fred Saidy
Screenplay
Sig Herzig
Screenplay
Ray June
Director of Photography
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 I Dood It
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Dood It about?
Constance Shaw, a Broadway dance star, and Joseph Rivington Reynolds, a keen fan of hers, marry after she breaks up with her fiancé. Connie thinks Joseph owns a gold mine, but he actually works as a presser at a hotel valet shop. When everyone learns what he really is, Joseph is banned from the theater. When he sneaks in again, he learns of a plot to set off a bomb in the adjoining munitions warehouse.
Who directed I Dood It?
I Dood It was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in I Dood It?
The principal cast of I Dood It includes Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell, Richard Ainley, Patricia Dane, Sam Levene.
When was I Dood It released and how long is it?
I Dood It was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for I Dood It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Dood It was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof, George Bassman, David Raksin, George Stoll.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Dood It?
I Dood It holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















