
Birthday Blues
Synopsis
Leon, not willing to admit he had forgotten the birthday of his wife, tells her he left her present at the office, and she insists he go get it. On the way, a sidewalk salesman sells him a fur coat which Leon learns later had been stolen from his neighbor's wife. He tries to sneak the coat back into the apartment but the husband catches him, and Leon is unable to explain why he is there. A lot of rain must fall in Leon's life, and it does, before everything is resolved... somewhat. He still doesn't have a present for Dorothy, a fact that does not go unnoticed by her.
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February 16, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Yates
- Original Title
- Birthday Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Yates
Hal Yates
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Yates
Screenplay
Hal Yates
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birthday Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birthday Blues about?
Leon, not willing to admit he had forgotten the birthday of his wife, tells her he left her present at the office, and she insists he go get it. On the way, a sidewalk salesman sells him a fur coat which Leon learns later had been stolen from his neighbor's wife. He tries to sneak the coat back into the apartment but the husband catches him, and Leon is unable to explain why he is there. A lot of rain must fall in Leon's life, and it does, before everything is resolved... somewhat. He still doesn't have a present for Dorothy, a fact that does not go unnoticed by her.
Who directed Birthday Blues?
Birthday Blues was directed by Hal Yates.
Who stars in Birthday Blues?
The principal cast of Birthday Blues includes Leon Errol, Dorothy Granger, Elaine Riley, Lawrence Tierney, Harry Harvey.
When was Birthday Blues released and how long is it?
Birthday Blues was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 16m.
