The Feminine Touch
“If your sweetheart isn't jealous, it's not L-O-V-E!”
Synopsis
A college professor who believes there's no place for jealousy in modern marriage, John Hathaway (Don Ameche) moves with his wife, Julie (Rosalind Russell), to New York where he plans to publish a book on the subject. Meeting with publisher Elliott Morgan (Van Heflin), who falls head over heels for Julie, John is assigned to his assistant Nellie (Kay Francis), who only has eyes for her boss. Working closely with Nellie, who Julie thinks is after her husband, John continues his high-minded ways while his angry spouse schemes to make him so jealous he'll knock Elliott's block clean off.
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The Feminine Touch theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-21
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Julie Hathaway
Don Ameche
John Hathaway
Kay Francis
Nellie Woods
Van Heflin
Elliott Morgan
Donald Meek
Captain Makepeace Liveright
Gordon Jones
Rubber-Legs Ryan
Henry Daniell
Shelley Mason
Sidney Blackmer
Freddie Bond
Grant Mitchell
Dean Hutchinson
David Clyde
Brighton
Harold Minjir
Hutchinson's Secretary (uncredited)
Mickey Martin
Flower Delivery Boy (uncredited)
Bernard Nedell
Subway Snake (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Anne O'Neal
Woman on Subway Train (uncredited)
Frances Morris
Time Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Cecil Cunningham
Party Guest (uncredited)
Julie Gibson
Singer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- George Oppenheimer, Edmund L. Hartmann, Ogden Nash
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Feminine Touch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Ealing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
George Oppenheimer, Edmund L. Hartmann, Ogden Nash
Franz Waxman
Ray June
Albert Akst
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Albert Akst
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
George Oppenheimer
Screenplay
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Ogden Nash
Screenplay
Ray June
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Feminine Touch
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What is The Feminine Touch about?
A college professor who believes there's no place for jealousy in modern marriage, John Hathaway (Don Ameche) moves with his wife, Julie (Rosalind Russell), to New York where he plans to publish a book on the subject. Meeting with publisher Elliott Morgan (Van Heflin), who falls head over heels for Julie, John is assigned to his assistant Nellie (Kay Francis), who only has eyes for her boss. Working closely with Nellie, who Julie thinks is after her husband, John continues his high-minded ways while his angry spouse schemes to make him so jealous he'll knock Elliott's block clean off.
Who directed The Feminine Touch?
The Feminine Touch was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in The Feminine Touch?
The principal cast of The Feminine Touch includes Rosalind Russell, Don Ameche, Kay Francis, Van Heflin, Donald Meek.
When was The Feminine Touch released and how long is it?
The Feminine Touch was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Feminine Touch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Feminine Touch was composed by Franz Waxman.