Sleepy Lagoon
“Here's everything you desire in the way of fun-filled, laugh-laden musical entertainment...And remember, in addition to Judy, you'll see and hear Dennis Day, singing star of Jack Benny's radio program!”
Synopsis
Young radio personality Judy Joyner becomes mayor of the moribund town, Sleepy Lagoon, after running on an all women ticket and promptly sets out to turn the town around.
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Judy Canova
Judy Joyner
Dennis Day
Lancelot Hillie / Dennis Day
Ruth Donnelly
Sarah Rogers
Joe Sawyer
Lumpy
Ernest Truex
Dudley Joyner
Douglas Fowley
J. 'The Brain' Lucarno
Will Wright
Cyrus Coates
Herbert Corthell
Sheriff Lem Bates
Ellen Lowe
Mrs. Simms
Forrest Taylor
Samuel
Kitty McHugh
Mrs. Small
Eddy Chandler
Ticket Seller
Jack Raymond
Joe - Clown
Margaret Reid
Mrs. Crumm
Mike Riley
Bandleader
Frank Austin
Wolf Man (uncredited)
Darby Jones
Cannibal (uncredited)
Emil Van Horn
Gorilla (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Gill Jr., George Carleton Brown
- Original Title
- Sleepy Lagoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Frank Gill Jr., George Carleton Brown, Prescott Chaplin
Bud Thackery
Richard L. Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Thackery
Director of Photography
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Joseph Santley
Director
Frank Gill Jr.
Screenplay
George Carleton Brown
Screenplay
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 Sleepy Lagoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sleepy Lagoon about?
Young radio personality Judy Joyner becomes mayor of the moribund town, Sleepy Lagoon, after running on an all women ticket and promptly sets out to turn the town around.
Who directed Sleepy Lagoon?
Sleepy Lagoon was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Sleepy Lagoon?
The principal cast of Sleepy Lagoon includes Judy Canova, Dennis Day, Ruth Donnelly, Joe Sawyer, Ernest Truex.
When was Sleepy Lagoon released and how long is it?
Sleepy Lagoon was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sleepy Lagoon?
Sleepy Lagoon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).