

I Love Lucy: The Movie
Synopsis
The film plays out, with three first-season episodes edited together into a single story: "The Benefit", "Breaking the Lease", and "The Ballet", with new footage included between episodes to help transition the episodes into one coherent storyline. As the series routinely took the format of filming scenes in chronological order, this adds to the "show within a show within a show" format of the film, as viewers watch the cast perform the episodes live. The film itself ends with a "curtain call", as the cast comes out and Arnaz thanks the audience for their support.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lucille Ball
Lucy Ricardo / Self
Desi Arnaz
Ricky Ricardo / Self
Vivian Vance
Ethel Mertz / Self
William Frawley
Fred Mertz / Self
Benny Baker
Audience Member
Ann Doran
Audience Member
Roy Rowan
Announcer
Barbara Pepper
Party Guest (archive footage)
Bennett Green
Party Guest (archive footage)
Mary Wickes
Madame Lamand (archive footage)
Erze Ivan
Dancer (archive footage)
Frank J. Scannell
Comic (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Original Title
- I Love Lucy: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Karl Freund
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Love Lucy: The Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Love Lucy: The Movie about?
The film plays out, with three first-season episodes edited together into a single story: "The Benefit", "Breaking the Lease", and "The Ballet", with new footage included between episodes to help transition the episodes into one coherent storyline. As the series routinely took the format of filming scenes in chronological order, this adds to the "show within a show within a show" format of the film, as viewers watch the cast perform the episodes live. The film itself ends with a "curtain call", as the cast comes out and Arnaz thanks the audience for their support.
Who directed I Love Lucy: The Movie?
I Love Lucy: The Movie was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in I Love Lucy: The Movie?
The principal cast of I Love Lucy: The Movie includes Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley, Benny Baker.
When was I Love Lucy: The Movie released and how long is it?
I Love Lucy: The Movie was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
