The Reformer and the Redhead
“M-G-M's love story with 1,000 laughs!”
Synopsis
A small-town politician falls for an idealistic zookeeper.
Top Cast
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June Allyson
Kathleen Maguire
Dick Powell
Andrew Hale
David Wayne
Arthur Maxwell
Cecil Kellaway
Kevin Maguire
Ray Collins
Commodore Parker
Robert Keith
Tim Harveigh
Marvin Kaplan
Leon
Kathleen Freeman
Lily Parker
Wally Maher
Jerry Boyle
Alex Gerry
James Michell
Charles Evans
Mr. Eberle
Paul Maxey
Thompson
Spring Byington
Kathy's Mother (voice) (uncredited)
Mae Clarke
Counter Lady (uncredited)
John Hamilton
Police Captain (uncredited)
Jerry Paris
Radio Station Call Boy (uncredited)
Mario Siletti
Guest at Italian-American Rally (uncredited)
Stuffy Singer
Orphan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- The Reformer and the Redhead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Norman Panama, Melvin Frank, Robert Carson
David Raksin
Ray June
George White
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Frank
Director
Norman Panama
Director
Norman Panama
Screenplay
Melvin Frank
Screenplay
Ray June
Director of Photography
Melvin Frank
Producer
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
George White
Editor
Norman Panama
Producer
Helen Rose
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reformer and the Redhead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Reformer and the Redhead about?
A small-town politician falls for an idealistic zookeeper.
Who directed The Reformer and the Redhead?
The Reformer and the Redhead was directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama.
Who stars in The Reformer and the Redhead?
The principal cast of The Reformer and the Redhead includes June Allyson, Dick Powell, David Wayne, Cecil Kellaway, Ray Collins.
When was The Reformer and the Redhead released and how long is it?
The Reformer and the Redhead was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reformer and the Redhead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reformer and the Redhead was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reformer and the Redhead?
The Reformer and the Redhead holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).