The Man I Love
“There should be a law against knowing the things I found out about men!”
Synopsis
Tough torch singer Petey Brown, visiting her family, finds a nest of troubles: her sister, brother, and the neighbor's wife are involved in various ways with shady nightclub owner Nicky Toresca. Petey has what it takes to handle Nicky, but then she meets San Thomas, a formerly great jazz pianist now on the skids, and falls hard for him.
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THeman I Love trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-13
Top Cast
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Ida Lupino
Petey Brown
Robert Alda
Nicky Toresca
Andrea King
Sally Otis
Martha Vickers
Virginia 'Ginny' Brown
Bruce Bennett
San Thomas
Alan Hale
Riley
Dolores Moran
Gloria O'Connor
John Ridgely
Roy Otis
Don McGuire
Johnny O'Connor
Warren Douglas
Joe Brown
Craig Stevens
Bandleader
Tony Romano
Singer at Bamboo Club
Janet Barrett
Cashier (uncredited)
Patricia Barry
Chorine (uncredited)
Florence Bates
Mrs. Thorpe (uncredited)
Monte Blue
Cop (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen
Jim the Bartender (uncredited)
Nancy Brinckman
Chorine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Turney
- Original Title
- The Man I Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Catherine Turney, Jo Pagano, Maritta M. Wolff
Sidney Hickox
Owen Marks
Jack L. Warner, Arnold Albert
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Catherine Turney
Screenplay
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Owen Marks
Editor
Arnold Albert
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Man I Love
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What is The Man I Love about?
Tough torch singer Petey Brown, visiting her family, finds a nest of troubles: her sister, brother, and the neighbor's wife are involved in various ways with shady nightclub owner Nicky Toresca. Petey has what it takes to handle Nicky, but then she meets San Thomas, a formerly great jazz pianist now on the skids, and falls hard for him.
Who directed The Man I Love?
The Man I Love was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in The Man I Love?
The principal cast of The Man I Love includes Ida Lupino, Robert Alda, Andrea King, Martha Vickers, Bruce Bennett.
When was The Man I Love released and how long is it?
The Man I Love was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is The Man I Love based on a book or true story?
The Man I Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maritta M. Wolff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man I Love?
The Man I Love holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).