My Friend Irma
Synopsis
Prototype dumb blonde Irma and her slacker, wheeler-dealer boyfriend Al interfere in the love life of Irma's level-headed room mate Jane.
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Top Cast
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Marie Wilson
Irma Peterson
Diana Lynn
Jane Stacy
Dean Martin
Steve Laird
Jerry Lewis
Seymour
John Lund
Al
Don DeFore
Richard Rhinelander
Hans Conried
Prof. Kropotkin
Kathryn Givney
Mrs. Rhinelander
Percy Helton
Mr. Clyde
Gloria Gordon
Mrs. O'Reilly
Ernö Verebes
Mr. Ubang
Margaret Field
Alice
Chester Conklin
Gypsy Tea Room Waiter (uncredited)
Nick Cravat
Mushie (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Maitre D' (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Gypsy Tea Room Diner (uncredited)
Hazel Boyne
Gypsy Tea Room Diner (uncredited)
Charles Coleman
Henry
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Cy Howard, Parke Levy
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- My Friend Irma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Wallis-Hazen Inc., Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Cy Howard, Parke Levy
Roy Webb
Leo Tover
LeRoy Stone
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Cy Howard
Screenplay
Parke Levy
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Friend Irma
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What is My Friend Irma about?
Prototype dumb blonde Irma and her slacker, wheeler-dealer boyfriend Al interfere in the love life of Irma's level-headed room mate Jane.
Who directed My Friend Irma?
My Friend Irma was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in My Friend Irma?
The principal cast of My Friend Irma includes Marie Wilson, Diana Lynn, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, John Lund.
When was My Friend Irma released and how long is it?
My Friend Irma was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for My Friend Irma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Friend Irma was composed by Roy Webb.