Miss Grant Takes Richmond
“She was never so insulted in all her life...and it was wonderful!”
Synopsis
A bookie uses a phony real estate business as a front for his betting parlor. To further keep up the sham, he hires dim-witted Ellen Grant as his secretary figuring she won't suspect any criminal goings-on. When Ellen learns of some friends who are about to lose their homes, she unwittingly drafts her boss into developing a new low-cost housing development.
Top Cast
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Lucille Ball
Ellen Grant
William Holden
Dick Richmond
Janis Carter
Peggy Donato
James Gleason
Timothy Gleason
Gloria Henry
Helen White
Frank McHugh
Kilcoyne
George Cleveland
Judge Grant
Stephen Dunne
Ralph Winton
Wanda Perry
Ruth (uncredited)
Roy Roberts
Roberts - Construction Foreman (uncredited)
Will Wright
Roscoe Johnson (uncredited)
Eddie Acuff
Bus Driver (uncredited)
George Boyce
Prospective Home Buyer (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Father of Triplets (uncredited)
Wanda Cantlon
Peggy's Maid (uncredited)
Harry Cheshire
Leo Hopkins (uncredited)
Michael Cisney
Lawyer (uncredited)
Cliff Clark
Construction Materials Contractor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Nat Perrin, Devery Freeman, Frank Tashlin
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Miss Grant Takes Richmond
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Nat Perrin, Devery Freeman, Frank Tashlin, Everett Freeman
Heinz Roemheld
Charles Lawton Jr.
Jerome Thoms
S. Sylvan Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Nat Perrin
Screenplay
Devery Freeman
Screenplay
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
S. Sylvan Simon
Producer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Jerome Thoms
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
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 Miss Grant Takes Richmond
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What is Miss Grant Takes Richmond about?
A bookie uses a phony real estate business as a front for his betting parlor. To further keep up the sham, he hires dim-witted Ellen Grant as his secretary figuring she won't suspect any criminal goings-on. When Ellen learns of some friends who are about to lose their homes, she unwittingly drafts her boss into developing a new low-cost housing development.
Who directed Miss Grant Takes Richmond?
Miss Grant Takes Richmond was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Miss Grant Takes Richmond?
The principal cast of Miss Grant Takes Richmond includes Lucille Ball, William Holden, Janis Carter, James Gleason, Gloria Henry.
When was Miss Grant Takes Richmond released and how long is it?
Miss Grant Takes Richmond was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Miss Grant Takes Richmond?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miss Grant Takes Richmond was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Miss Grant Takes Richmond?
Miss Grant Takes Richmond holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).