Follies Girl
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Synopsis
In PRC's Follies Girl, Wendy Barrie plays dress designer Anne Merriday, who becomes the object of middle-aged millionaire J. B. Hamlin's (J.C. Nugent) affections. To save his dad from throwing his life away on a supposed golddigger, Hamlin's son, Army private Jerry Hamlin (Gordon Oliver), begins courting Anne-and, of course, falls genuinely in love with her himself. Meanwhile, the rogueish J.B. tries to mount a Broadway burlesque show, with costumes designed by Our Heroine.
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Wendy Barrie
Anne Merriday
Doris Nolan
Francine La Rue
Gordon Oliver
Pvt. Jerry Hamlin
Anne Barrett
Bunny
Arthur Pierson
Sgt. Bill Perkins
J. C. Nugent
J.B. Hamlin
Cora Witherspoon
Mrs. J.B. Hamlin
William Harrigan
Jimmy Dobson
Jay Brennan
Andre Duval
Lew Hearn
Lew
Cliff Hall
Cliff
Marion McGuire
Trixie
Pat C. Flick
Patsy
Anthony Blair
Somers
Jerri Blanchard
Jerri
Sergei Badamsky
Scarini
G. Swayne Gordon
Doorman
Ray Heatherton
Bandleader Ray Heatherton
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Rowland
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Robinson, Marcy Klauber
- Original Title
- Follies Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- William Rowland Productions, PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Rowland
Charles Robinson, Marcy Klauber, Stedman Coles, Arthur L. Jarrett
George Webber
Samuel Datlowe, C.E. Schwengeler, Jerome Schnur
David Rowland, William Rowland
Department Leadership Roster
William Rowland
Director
Charles Robinson
Screenplay
Marcy Klauber
Screenplay
Samuel Datlowe
Editor
C.E. Schwengeler
Editor
Jerome Schnur
Editor
Mary Grant
Costume Design
William Rowland
Producer
George Webber
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Follies Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Follies Girl about?
In PRC's Follies Girl, Wendy Barrie plays dress designer Anne Merriday, who becomes the object of middle-aged millionaire J. B. Hamlin's (J.C. Nugent) affections. To save his dad from throwing his life away on a supposed golddigger, Hamlin's son, Army private Jerry Hamlin (Gordon Oliver), begins courting Anne-and, of course, falls genuinely in love with her himself. Meanwhile, the rogueish J.B. tries to mount a Broadway burlesque show, with costumes designed by Our Heroine.
Who directed Follies Girl?
Follies Girl was directed by William Rowland.
Who stars in Follies Girl?
The principal cast of Follies Girl includes Wendy Barrie, Doris Nolan, Gordon Oliver, Anne Barrett, Arthur Pierson.
When was Follies Girl released and how long is it?
Follies Girl was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.