Sensations of 1945
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Synopsis
As dancer Ginny Walker performs on stage, a veiled woman in the audience stands up, accuses Ginny of stealing her husband and then fires a gun at her. After Ginny collapses and is taken to her dressing room, the woman, Julia Westcolt, a friend of Ginny's, dashes backstage, discards her veil, and then congratulates her friend on their successful publicity stunt. When Ginny's press agents, Gus Crane and his son Junior, visit their client backstage, she brags about her feat and chides them for not being more creative in promoting her. Horrified at Ginny's brashness, Junior, a conservative Harvard graduate, chastises her and leaves the room.
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Eleanor Powell
Virginia 'Ginny' Walker
Dennis O'Keefe
Junior Crane
C. Aubrey Smith
Dan Lindsay
Eugene Pallette
Gus Crane
Lyle Talbot
Randall
W.C. Fields
W.C. Fields
Sophie Tucker
Sophie Tucker
Cab Calloway
Cab Calloway
Woody Herman
Woody Herman
Mimi Forsythe
Julia Westcolt
Hubert Castle
Olaf, The Great Gustafson
Dorothy Donegan
Dorothy Donegan
David Lichine
David
Starless Night
Novelty Act
Eddy Chandler
Cop (uncredited)
Earle Hodgins
Police Detective (uncredited)
Robert Homans
Cop (uncredited)
Sam Lufkin
Cop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Bennett, Andrew L. Stone, Frederick J. Jackson
- Original Score
- Mahlon Merrick
- Original Title
- Sensations of 1945
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew L. Stone
Dorothy Bennett, Andrew L. Stone, Frederick J. Jackson
Mahlon Merrick
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew L. Stone
Director
Dorothy Bennett
Writer
Andrew L. Stone
Writer
Mahlon Merrick
Original Music Composer
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 Sensations of 1945
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What is Sensations of 1945 about?
As dancer Ginny Walker performs on stage, a veiled woman in the audience stands up, accuses Ginny of stealing her husband and then fires a gun at her. After Ginny collapses and is taken to her dressing room, the woman, Julia Westcolt, a friend of Ginny's, dashes backstage, discards her veil, and then congratulates her friend on their successful publicity stunt. When Ginny's press agents, Gus Crane and his son Junior, visit their client backstage, she brags about her feat and chides them for not being more creative in promoting her. Horrified at Ginny's brashness, Junior, a conservative Harvard graduate, chastises her and leaves the room.
Who directed Sensations of 1945?
Sensations of 1945 was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
Who stars in Sensations of 1945?
The principal cast of Sensations of 1945 includes Eleanor Powell, Dennis O'Keefe, C. Aubrey Smith, Eugene Pallette, Lyle Talbot.
When was Sensations of 1945 released and how long is it?
Sensations of 1945 was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Sensations of 1945?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sensations of 1945 was composed by Mahlon Merrick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sensations of 1945?
Sensations of 1945 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).