Margie
Synopsis
Newlyweds Bret (Tom Brown) and Margie (Nan Grey) both aspire to show-biz careers: he wants to be a songwriter, while she is desirous of becoming a radio scripter. Inevitably, Bret and Margie quarrel and break up, only to be reunited by their efforts to snag "banana king" Gomez (Mischa Auer) for a lucrative radio contract. The old 1920s tune "Margie" is heard throughout the proceedings, frequently fitted out with ludicrous new lyrics ("Bananas! We're Always Thikin' of Bananas!" etc.) by a zany songwriting team (Eddie Quillan and Wally Vernon).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otis Garrett, Paul Gerard Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling, Erna Lazarus
- Original Title
- Margie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otis Garrett, Paul Gerard Smith
Scott Darling, Erna Lazarus
Department Leadership Roster
Otis Garrett
Director
Paul Gerard Smith
Director
Scott Darling
Screenplay
Erna Lazarus
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Margie
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What is Margie about?
Newlyweds Bret (Tom Brown) and Margie (Nan Grey) both aspire to show-biz careers: he wants to be a songwriter, while she is desirous of becoming a radio scripter. Inevitably, Bret and Margie quarrel and break up, only to be reunited by their efforts to snag "banana king" Gomez (Mischa Auer) for a lucrative radio contract. The old 1920s tune "Margie" is heard throughout the proceedings, frequently fitted out with ludicrous new lyrics ("Bananas! We're Always Thikin' of Bananas!" etc.) by a zany songwriting team (Eddie Quillan and Wally Vernon).
Who directed Margie?
Margie was directed by Otis Garrett, Paul Gerard Smith.
Who stars in Margie?
The principal cast of Margie includes Tom Brown, Nan Grey, Mischa Auer, Joy Hodges, Edgar Kennedy.
When was Margie released and how long is it?
Margie was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 59m.