Thumbs Up
“A DEFENSE WORKER WHO FOUND HER WAY TO FAME!”
Synopsis
In this wartime musical, a feisty singer working in a London dive swears that she will become a star. She gets a job in an airplane plant when she learns that her fiance, a producer, and his partner are looking for new talent at the war factories. While working there, the woman meets a handsome RAF officer and falls in love. This causes some trouble.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Gill Jr.
- Original Title
- Thumbs Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Frank Gill Jr., Ray Golden, Henry K. Moritz, Sammy Cahn
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Santley
Director
Frank Gill Jr.
Screenplay
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 Thumbs Up
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What is Thumbs Up about?
In this wartime musical, a feisty singer working in a London dive swears that she will become a star. She gets a job in an airplane plant when she learns that her fiance, a producer, and his partner are looking for new talent at the war factories. While working there, the woman meets a handsome RAF officer and falls in love. This causes some trouble.
Who directed Thumbs Up?
Thumbs Up was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Thumbs Up?
The principal cast of Thumbs Up includes Brenda Joyce, Richard Fraser, Elsa Lanchester, Arthur Margetson, J. Pat O'Malley.
When was Thumbs Up released and how long is it?
Thumbs Up was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thumbs Up?
Thumbs Up holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).