Girl Crazy
“Fun, Rhythm, Beauty, Rolled Into One Big Laugh Show!”
Synopsis
New York playboy Danny Churchill is sent to a small town in Arizona, where being sheriff is very dangerous, to keep away from girls, but he decides to open a dude ranch there. He asks his friend Slick, a professional gambler and his wife Kitty, to help him. Slick decides to go there in a cab, driven by shy Jimmy. Jimmy's younger sister Tessie also travels there. There Danny has fallen in love with Molly, but troubles arise for him when the local heavy decides that he doesn't like the ranch and announces running for sheriff. Danny and Slick got the idea that Jimmy would be the ideal candidate, especially because of the fact that the heavy has announced he would kill another sheriff. With some help Jimmy is elected, but Molly leaves Danny with a New York shyster for Mexico. Mitzi, Danny, Kitty, Patsy - Jimmy's sweetheart as well as Jimmy and Slick follow her to win her heart back for Danny, but they are followed by the local heavy and his friend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Whelan
- Original Title
- Girl Crazy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Tim Whelan, Ira Gershwin, Herman J. Mankiewicz, Jack McGowan, Guy Bolton
J. Roy Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Tim Whelan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girl Crazy
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What is Girl Crazy about?
New York playboy Danny Churchill is sent to a small town in Arizona, where being sheriff is very dangerous, to keep away from girls, but he decides to open a dude ranch there. He asks his friend Slick, a professional gambler and his wife Kitty, to help him. Slick decides to go there in a cab, driven by shy Jimmy. Jimmy's younger sister Tessie also travels there. There Danny has fallen in love with Molly, but troubles arise for him when the local heavy decides that he doesn't like the ranch and announces running for sheriff. Danny and Slick got the idea that Jimmy would be the ideal candidate, especially because of the fact that the heavy has announced he would kill another sheriff. With some help Jimmy is elected, but Molly leaves Danny with a New York shyster for Mexico. Mitzi, Danny, Kitty, Patsy - Jimmy's sweetheart as well as Jimmy and Slick follow her to win her heart back for Danny, but they are followed by the local heavy and his friend.
Who directed Girl Crazy?
Girl Crazy was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Girl Crazy?
The principal cast of Girl Crazy includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee, Mitzi Green, Eddie Quillan.
When was Girl Crazy released and how long is it?
Girl Crazy was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is Girl Crazy based on a book or true story?
Girl Crazy is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jack McGowan", Book: "Guy Bolton".