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7.7 / 10(8 votes)IMDb19531h 20mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Edward Sedgwick

Director of Photography

Karl Freund

Department Leadership Roster

Edward Sedgwick

Edward Sedgwick

Director

Karl Freund

Karl Freund

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Love Lucy: The Movie.

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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.