The Merry Monahans
“On top of the world or out on their ear...They're the merriest, maddest, lovin'est gang that ever hoofed and spoofed their way to the Big Time!”
Synopsis
The film concerns a family vaudeville troupe headed by patriarch Pete Monahan. Because of his love affair with the bottle, Pete manages to get himself and his family blacklisted from every major vaude house in the country. Though Pete's kids Jimmy and Patsy love their dad, they're forced to break away from the act and go off on their own to survive. Eventually, the whole gang is reunited in a shamelessly lachrymose musical finale.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Fessier, Ernest Pagano
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Merry Monahans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Michael Fessier, Ernest Pagano
Hans J. Salter
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Michael Fessier
Screenplay
Ernest Pagano
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merry Monahans
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What is The Merry Monahans about?
The film concerns a family vaudeville troupe headed by patriarch Pete Monahan. Because of his love affair with the bottle, Pete manages to get himself and his family blacklisted from every major vaude house in the country. Though Pete's kids Jimmy and Patsy love their dad, they're forced to break away from the act and go off on their own to survive. Eventually, the whole gang is reunited in a shamelessly lachrymose musical finale.
Who directed The Merry Monahans?
The Merry Monahans was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in The Merry Monahans?
The principal cast of The Merry Monahans includes Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Jack Oakie, Ann Blyth, Rosemary DeCamp.
When was The Merry Monahans released and how long is it?
The Merry Monahans was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Merry Monahans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Merry Monahans was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Merry Monahans?
The Merry Monahans holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).