Neptune's Daughter
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Synopsis
Scatterbrained Betty Barrett mistakes masseur Jack Spratt for Jose O'Rourke, the captain of the South American polo team. Spratt goes along with the charade, but the situation becomes more complicated when they fall in love. Meanwhile, Betty's sensible older sister Eve fears Betty's heart will be broken when Jose returns to South America. She arranges to meet with the real O'Rourke and love soon blossoms between them as well.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-06
Top Cast
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Esther Williams
Eve Barrett
Red Skelton
Jack Spratt
Ricardo Montalban
Jose O'Rourke
Betty Garrett
Betty Barrett
Keenan Wynn
Joe Backett
Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat
Ted de Corsia
Lukie Luzette
Mike Mazurki
Mac Mozolla
Mel Blanc
Pancho
Juan Duval
Groom
George Mann
Tall Wrangler
Frank Mitchell
Little Wrangler
Dorothy Abbott
Model (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Groom (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Woman at Swim Suit Show (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
Matilda (uncredited)
Joi Lansing
Linda (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Henchman #1 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
June 10, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 25, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Kingsley
- Original Score
- Leo Arnaud, George Stoll
- Original Title
- Neptune's Daughter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buzzell
Dorothy Kingsley, Frank Loesser
Leo Arnaud, George Stoll
Charles Rosher
Cotton Warburton
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Buzzell
Director
Dorothy Kingsley
Screenplay
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Irene
Costume Design
Jack Cummings
Producer
Leo Arnaud
Original Music Composer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
George Stoll
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Neptune's Daughter
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What is Neptune's Daughter about?
Scatterbrained Betty Barrett mistakes masseur Jack Spratt for Jose O'Rourke, the captain of the South American polo team. Spratt goes along with the charade, but the situation becomes more complicated when they fall in love. Meanwhile, Betty's sensible older sister Eve fears Betty's heart will be broken when Jose returns to South America. She arranges to meet with the real O'Rourke and love soon blossoms between them as well.
Who directed Neptune's Daughter?
Neptune's Daughter was directed by Edward Buzzell.
Who stars in Neptune's Daughter?
The principal cast of Neptune's Daughter includes Esther Williams, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalban, Betty Garrett, Keenan Wynn.
When was Neptune's Daughter released and how long is it?
Neptune's Daughter was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Neptune's Daughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Neptune's Daughter was composed by Leo Arnaud, George Stoll.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Neptune's Daughter?
Neptune's Daughter holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).