Sweet Genevieve
Synopsis
The biggest town problem is worrying whether the high school basketball team will win the championship...until racketeers move into town and the kids begin to bet on horses, become overly fond of stripped-down racing cars, and Genevieve Rogers (Jean Porter) suspects her father of being too fond of the school principal's secretary. Town nerd Bill Kennedy (Jimmy Lydon) invents a new fuel amidst rumors that - horrors - the basketball game might be fixed. River City is not the only town that has trouble starting with a "T" and there's not a pool hall in sight.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Dreifuss, Jameson Brewer
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz
- Original Title
- Sweet Genevieve
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dreifuss
Arthur Dreifuss, Jameson Brewer
Irving Gertz
Ira H. Morgan
Richard Fantl
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dreifuss
Director
Arthur Dreifuss
Screenplay
Jameson Brewer
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
Richard Fantl
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sweet Genevieve.
More Like Sweet Genevieve
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Genevieve
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Genevieve about?
The biggest town problem is worrying whether the high school basketball team will win the championship...until racketeers move into town and the kids begin to bet on horses, become overly fond of stripped-down racing cars, and Genevieve Rogers (Jean Porter) suspects her father of being too fond of the school principal's secretary. Town nerd Bill Kennedy (Jimmy Lydon) invents a new fuel amidst rumors that - horrors - the basketball game might be fixed. River City is not the only town that has trouble starting with a "T" and there's not a pool hall in sight.
Who directed Sweet Genevieve?
Sweet Genevieve was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Who stars in Sweet Genevieve?
The principal cast of Sweet Genevieve includes Jean Porter, Jimmy Lydon, Gloria Marlen, Lucien Littlefield, Ralph Hodges.
When was Sweet Genevieve released and how long is it?
Sweet Genevieve was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Genevieve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Genevieve was composed by Irving Gertz.