Lillian Russell
“The life and loves of the woman whose beauty had the world and its famous men at her feet!”
Synopsis
Alice Faye plays the title role in this 1940 film biography of the early-20th-century stage star.
Top Cast
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Alice Faye
Lillian Russell
Don Ameche
Edward Solomon
Henry Fonda
Alexander Moore
Edward Arnold
Diamond Jim Brady
Warren William
Jesse Lewisohn
Leo Carrillo
Tony Pastor
Helen Westley
Grandma Leonard
Nigel Bruce
William Gilbert
Lynn Bari
Edna McCauley
Claud Allister
Arthur Sullivan
Una O'Connor
Marie
William B. Davidson
President Cleveland
Dorothy Peterson
Cynthia Leonard
Ernest Truex
Charles K. Leonard
Joe Weber
Himself
Lew Fields
Himself
Eddie Foy Jr.
Eddie Foy Sr.
Joseph Cawthorn
Leopold Damrosch
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- William Anthony McGuire
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Lillian Russell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
William Anthony McGuire
Alfred Newman
Leon Shamroy
Walter Thompson
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
William Anthony McGuire
Screenplay
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Walter Thompson
Editor
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Alfred Newman
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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Oscars 1941
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lillian Russell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lillian Russell about?
Alice Faye plays the title role in this 1940 film biography of the early-20th-century stage star.
Who directed Lillian Russell?
Lillian Russell was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in Lillian Russell?
The principal cast of Lillian Russell includes Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Henry Fonda, Edward Arnold, Warren William.
When was Lillian Russell released and how long is it?
Lillian Russell was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Lillian Russell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lillian Russell was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lillian Russell?
Lillian Russell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).