Best Foot Forward
“Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Honey of a Musical”
Synopsis
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen Schlesinger unexpectedly shows up, too.
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Best Foot ForwardOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-09
Top Cast
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Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball
William Gaxton
Jack O'Riley
Virginia Weidler
Helen Schlesinger
Tommy Dix
Elwood C. "Bud" Hooper
Nancy Walker
Nancy - Blind Date
June Allyson
Ethel
Kenny Bowers
Dutch Miller
Gloria DeHaven
Minerva Fierce
Jack Jordan
Harvey "Hunk" Hoyt
Chill Wills
Chester Short
Henry O'Neill
Maj. Roger W. Reeber
Sara Haden
Miss Talbert
Donald MacBride
Capt. Bradd
Bob Stebbins
Greenie
Darwood Kaye
Killer
Morris Ankrum
Col. Harkrider
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Dalrymple
Harry James
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.33x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- Best Foot Forward
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buzzell
Irving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe, John Cecil Holm
Lennie Hayton
Leonard Smith
Blanche Sewell
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Buzzell
Director
Irving Brecher
Screenplay
Fred F. Finklehoffe
Screenplay
Arthur Freed
Producer
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Lennie Hayton
Original Music Composer
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
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 Best Foot Forward
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Best Foot Forward about?
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen Schlesinger unexpectedly shows up, too.
Who directed Best Foot Forward?
Best Foot Forward was directed by Edward Buzzell.
Who stars in Best Foot Forward?
The principal cast of Best Foot Forward includes Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, Virginia Weidler, Tommy Dix, Nancy Walker.
When was Best Foot Forward released and how long is it?
Best Foot Forward was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Best Foot Forward?
Best Foot Forward had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $2.7M at the worldwide box office (2.33 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Best Foot Forward?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Best Foot Forward was composed by Lennie Hayton.
Is Best Foot Forward based on a book or true story?
Best Foot Forward is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Cecil Holm".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Best Foot Forward?
Best Foot Forward holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).