Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
“Up-in-the-clouds fun in an out-of-this-world musical!”
Synopsis
Two singers step in to help an aspiring actress whose grandmother opposes her bid to launch a show-business career
Top Cast
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Frankie Laine
Frankie Laine
Billy Daniels
Billy Daniels
Charlotte Austin
Cathy Blake
Arthur Franz
Phil Young
Ida Moore
Martha Blake
Lloyd Corrigan
Tobias aka Toby
Barbara Whiting
Suzy Milligan
Ross Ford
Elliott Livermore
Arthur Space
Joe Brady
Frank Wilcox
Sidney Gordon
Frank Sully
Harry, the Projectionist
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron
Donna Reed
Donna Reed
John Derek
John Derek
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards, Richard Quine
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Quine
Blake Edwards, Richard Quine
George Duning
Ellis W. Carter
Richard Fantl
Jonie Taps
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Writer
Richard Quine
Writer
Jonie Taps
Producer
Richard Fantl
Editor
Richard Quine
Director
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
George Duning
Original Music Composer
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 Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder about?
Two singers step in to help an aspiring actress whose grandmother opposes her bid to launch a show-business career
Who directed Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder?
Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder was directed by Richard Quine.
Who stars in Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder?
The principal cast of Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder includes Frankie Laine, Billy Daniels, Charlotte Austin, Arthur Franz, Ida Moore.
When was Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder released and how long is it?
Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder?
Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).