Redhead from Manhattan
“Song and Dance...Swing and Romance...To Knock You For a LUPE!”
Synopsis
Lupe Vélez plays a dual role, twin sisters Rita and Elaine. After escaping a torpedoed ship, Rita shows up in Manhattan, where she takes the place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.
Top Cast
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Lupe Vélez
Rita Manners / Elaine Manners
Michael Duane
Jimmy Randall
Tim Ryan
Mike Glendon
Gerald Mohr
Chick Andrews
Lillian Yarbo
Polly
Arthur Loft
Sig Hammersmith
Lewis Wilson
Paul
Douglas Leavitt
Joe
Clancy Cooper
Policeman
Johnny Mitchell
Marty Britt
Lynton Brent
Musician
Stanley Brown
Clarinet Player
Alma Carroll
Telephone Operator
Ben Carter
Mark Anthony Brown
Peter Dunn
Henchman
Tay Dunn
Henchman
Edythe Elliott
Nurse
John Estes
Club Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Taylor, Joseph Hoffman
- Original Title
- Redhead from Manhattan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Rex Taylor, Joseph Hoffman
Philip Tannura
James Sweeney
Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Hoffman
Writer
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Lew Landers
Director
James Sweeney
Editor
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
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 Redhead from Manhattan
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What is Redhead from Manhattan about?
Lupe Vélez plays a dual role, twin sisters Rita and Elaine. After escaping a torpedoed ship, Rita shows up in Manhattan, where she takes the place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.
Who directed Redhead from Manhattan?
Redhead from Manhattan was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Redhead from Manhattan?
The principal cast of Redhead from Manhattan includes Lupe Vélez, Michael Duane, Tim Ryan, Gerald Mohr, Lillian Yarbo.
When was Redhead from Manhattan released and how long is it?
Redhead from Manhattan was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Redhead from Manhattan?
Redhead from Manhattan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).