Fun on a Weekend
“FROM TRAMPS TO TYCOONS...In One Hilarious Weekend!”
Synopsis
Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a person can acquire wealth simply by creating an aura of success, the outgoing Nancy convinces Peter to join her in impersonating a confident and eccentric wealthy couple. The experiment works, and the couple secure a stunning wardrobe and a lavish room at a resort. Peter panics, however, when he gets a fantastic job offer.
Top Cast
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Eddie Bracken
Pete Porter
Priscilla Lane
Nancy Crane
Tom Conway
Jefferson van Orsdale Jr.
Allen Jenkins
Joe Morgan
Arthur Treacher
Benjamin O. Moffatt
Clarence Kolb
Quigley Quackenbush
Alma Kruger
Mrs. van Orsdale
Russell Hicks
John Biddle
Fritz Feld
Sergei Stroganoff
Richard Hageman
Cyrus Cowperwaithe
Lester Allen
Hot Dog Vendor
Sam Ash
Party Guest (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Party Guest (uncredited)
Sam Bagley
Casino Bouncer (uncredited)
Alex Ball
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Max Barwyn
Waiter (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Gambling House Bouncer (uncredited)
William Benedict
Hotel Bellboy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew L. Stone
- Original Score
- Lucien Cailliet
- Original Title
- Fun on a Weekend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Andrew L. Stone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew L. Stone
Andrew L. Stone
Lucien Cailliet
Paul Ivano
Paul Weatherwax
Andrew L. Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew L. Stone
Director
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Andrew L. Stone
Screenplay
Andrew L. Stone
Producer
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Lucien Cailliet
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fun on a Weekend
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What is Fun on a Weekend about?
Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a person can acquire wealth simply by creating an aura of success, the outgoing Nancy convinces Peter to join her in impersonating a confident and eccentric wealthy couple. The experiment works, and the couple secure a stunning wardrobe and a lavish room at a resort. Peter panics, however, when he gets a fantastic job offer.
Who directed Fun on a Weekend?
Fun on a Weekend was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
Who stars in Fun on a Weekend?
The principal cast of Fun on a Weekend includes Eddie Bracken, Priscilla Lane, Tom Conway, Allen Jenkins, Arthur Treacher.
When was Fun on a Weekend released and how long is it?
Fun on a Weekend was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Fun on a Weekend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fun on a Weekend was composed by Lucien Cailliet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fun on a Weekend?
Fun on a Weekend holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).