Four Jacks and a Jill
“BLONDE BLITZ blasts the blues out of four howling hepcats!”
Synopsis
Karanina "Nina" Novak, is befriended by Nifty, the leader of a four-piece orchestra, and in return, secures an engagement for them at the Little Aregal Cafe, with herself as the vocalist, by pretending she once knew the King or Aregal back in the old country. Steve shows up pretending to be the King of Aregal, and complicates the growing romance between Nina and Nifty. When Steve runs off with Opa, the real King of Aregal (also Steve) appears and complicates things again.
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Ray Bolger
Nifty Sullivan, a Jack
Anne Shirley
Karanina 'Nina' Novak, the Jill
June Havoc
Opal
Desi Arnaz
Steve Sarto / King Stephan VIII of Aregal
Jack Durant
Noodle McArdle
Eddie Foy Jr.
Happy McScud, a Jack
Fritz Feld
Mr. Hoople
Henry Daniell
Bobo
Joseph E. Bernard
Jailer (uncredited)
William Blees
Eddie, a Jack (uncredited)
Fortunio Bonanova
Mike - Nightclub Owner (uncredited)
Jack Briggs
Nat, a Jack (uncredited)
Jack Carr
Big Guy Behind Nifty at Concert (uncredited)
Jack Gargan
Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
Eddie Hart
Wally - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Florence Lake
Counter Girl (uncredited)
Mantan Moreland
Cicero - Wash Room Attendant (uncredited)
Bob Perry
Noodle's Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hively
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist
- Original Title
- Four Jacks and a Jill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hively
John Twist, Monte Brice, W. Carey Wonderly
Russell Metty
George Hively
John Twist
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hively
Director
John Twist
Screenplay
George Hively
Editor
John Twist
Producer
Renié
Costume Design
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
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 Four Jacks and a Jill
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What is Four Jacks and a Jill about?
Karanina "Nina" Novak, is befriended by Nifty, the leader of a four-piece orchestra, and in return, secures an engagement for them at the Little Aregal Cafe, with herself as the vocalist, by pretending she once knew the King or Aregal back in the old country. Steve shows up pretending to be the King of Aregal, and complicates the growing romance between Nina and Nifty. When Steve runs off with Opa, the real King of Aregal (also Steve) appears and complicates things again.
Who directed Four Jacks and a Jill?
Four Jacks and a Jill was directed by Jack Hively.
Who stars in Four Jacks and a Jill?
The principal cast of Four Jacks and a Jill includes Ray Bolger, Anne Shirley, June Havoc, Desi Arnaz, Jack Durant.
When was Four Jacks and a Jill released and how long is it?
Four Jacks and a Jill was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Four Jacks and a Jill?
Four Jacks and a Jill holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).