Four Daughters
Synopsis
Musician Adam Lemp and his four equally musical daughters, Emma, Ann, Kay, and Thea, live happily together. Each daughter has an upstanding young man for whom she cares. However, the arrival of a cynical, slovenly young composer named Mickey Borden turns the household upside-down, and romantic and tragic complications ensue.
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Four Mothers (1941) Official Trailer - Claude Rains, Jeffrey Lynn Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-17
Top Cast
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Claude Rains
Adam Lemp
Priscilla Lane
Ann Lemp
John Garfield
Mickey Borden
May Robson
Aunt Etta
Lola Lane
Thea Lemp
Rosemary Lane
Kay Lemp
Gale Page
Emma Lemp
Frank McHugh
Ben Crowley
Jeffrey Lynn
Felix Deitz
Dick Foran
Ernest
Vera Lewis
Mrs. Ridgefield
Tom Dugan
Jake
Eddie Acuff
Sam
Donald Kerr
Earl
Wilfred Lucas
Doctor (uncredited)
Jerry Mandy
Man (uncredited)
Lillian Lawrence
Mrs. Ridgefield's Friend (uncredited)
Joe Cunningham
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
August 9, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenore J. Coffee, Julius J. Epstein
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Four Daughters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Lenore J. Coffee, Julius J. Epstein, Fannie Hurst, Lawrence Kimble, Thyra Samter Winslow
Max Steiner
Ernest Haller
Ralph Dawson
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Lenore J. Coffee
Screenplay
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
Lawrence Kimble
Writer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Thyra Samter Winslow
Writer
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Four Daughters
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What is Four Daughters about?
Musician Adam Lemp and his four equally musical daughters, Emma, Ann, Kay, and Thea, live happily together. Each daughter has an upstanding young man for whom she cares. However, the arrival of a cynical, slovenly young composer named Mickey Borden turns the household upside-down, and romantic and tragic complications ensue.
Who directed Four Daughters?
Four Daughters was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Four Daughters?
The principal cast of Four Daughters includes Claude Rains, Priscilla Lane, John Garfield, May Robson, Lola Lane.
When was Four Daughters released and how long is it?
Four Daughters was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Four Daughters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Four Daughters was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Four Daughters?
Four Daughters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).