Never a Dull Moment
“How Wild can the West be?”
Synopsis
Kay Kingsley, a sophisticated and successful songwriter in New York City. falls in love with a widowed rancher, Chris Heyward, she meets at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo and they get married, and leave for his ranch in the west. Her friends warn her of an early disillusionment with life on a ranch, far away from the glitter and bright lights of Broadway. Kay makes one difficulty adjustment after another, as the ranch is presided over by Chris's kids, and an incident occurs with a neighbor that prompts Kay to return to her glamorous life in New York. But she soon finds her heart is with Chris and his children.
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Irene Dunne
Kay Kingsley
Fred MacMurray
Chris Hayward
Natalie Wood
Nan Hayward
William Demarest
Mears
Andy Devine
Orvie
Gigi Perreau
Tina Hayward
Philip Ober
Jed
Jack Kirkwood
Papa Dude
Ann Doran
Jean
Chester Conklin
Albert (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Tunk Johnson (uncredited)
Harry Tyler
Klinger (uncredited)
Margaret Gibson
Pokey (uncredited)
Hazel Dohlman
Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)
Art Felix
Rodeo Cowboy (uncredited)
Harry Tyler
Mr. Klinger (uncredited)
Ralph Peters
Gabe (uncredited)
Jo Ann Marlowe
Sister (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Anderson, Lou Breslow
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- Never a Dull Moment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Doris Anderson, Lou Breslow, Kay Swift
Friedrich Hollaender
Joseph Walker
Robert Swink
Harriet Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Doris Anderson
Screenplay
Lou Breslow
Screenplay
Robert Swink
Editor
Harriet Parsons
Producer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Never a Dull Moment
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What is Never a Dull Moment about?
Kay Kingsley, a sophisticated and successful songwriter in New York City. falls in love with a widowed rancher, Chris Heyward, she meets at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo and they get married, and leave for his ranch in the west. Her friends warn her of an early disillusionment with life on a ranch, far away from the glitter and bright lights of Broadway. Kay makes one difficulty adjustment after another, as the ranch is presided over by Chris's kids, and an incident occurs with a neighbor that prompts Kay to return to her glamorous life in New York. But she soon finds her heart is with Chris and his children.
Who directed Never a Dull Moment?
Never a Dull Moment was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Never a Dull Moment?
The principal cast of Never a Dull Moment includes Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Natalie Wood, William Demarest, Andy Devine.
When was Never a Dull Moment released and how long is it?
Never a Dull Moment was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Never a Dull Moment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never a Dull Moment was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
Is Never a Dull Moment based on a book or true story?
Never a Dull Moment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kay Swift".