Three Smart Girls
“They SAY nothing They HEAR nothing They SEE nothing but KNOW everything!”
Synopsis
The three Craig sisters – Penny, Kay, and Joan – go to New York to stop their divorced father from marrying gold digger Donna Lyons and reunite him with their mother.
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Deanna Durbin's trailer (Three Smart Girls)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-21
Top Cast
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Deanna Durbin
Penny Craig
Barbara Read
Kay Craig
Nan Grey
Joan Craig
Charles Winninger
Judson Craig
Binnie Barnes
Donna Lyons
Ray Milland
Lord Michael Stuart
Nella Walker
Dorothy Craig
Hobart Cavanaugh
Wilbur Lamb
John 'Dusty' King
Bill Evans
Alice Brady
Mrs. Lyons
Mischa Auer
Count Arisztid
Ernest Cossart
Binns
Lucile Watson
Martha
Charles Coleman
Stevens
Joyce Compton
Evans' Secretary
Franklin Pangborn
Jeweler
John Hamilton
Desk Lieutenant at Police Station
Libby Taylor
Mrs. Lyons' Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Adele Comandini
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Three Smart Girls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Adele Comandini, Gus Kahn
Heinz Roemheld
Joseph A. Valentine
Ted J. Kent
Joe Pasternak, Charles R. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Koster
Director
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Adele Comandini
Screenplay
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Albert Nickels
Costume Design
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Smart Girls
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What is Three Smart Girls about?
The three Craig sisters – Penny, Kay, and Joan – go to New York to stop their divorced father from marrying gold digger Donna Lyons and reunite him with their mother.
Who directed Three Smart Girls?
Three Smart Girls was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in Three Smart Girls?
The principal cast of Three Smart Girls includes Deanna Durbin, Barbara Read, Nan Grey, Charles Winninger, Binnie Barnes.
When was Three Smart Girls released and how long is it?
Three Smart Girls was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Smart Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Smart Girls was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Smart Girls?
Three Smart Girls holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).