My Friend Irma Goes West
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Synopsis
Singer Steve, friend Seymour and fiance Jane, along with her dizzy blonde room mate Irma, have a series of misadventures on a California-bound train and end up involved with a gang of murderous gangsters in Las Vegas.
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My Friend Irma Goes West - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-03
Top Cast
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Marie Wilson
Irma Peterson
Diana Lynn
Jane Stacy
Dean Martin
Steve Laird
Jerry Lewis
Seymour
John Lund
Al
Corinne Calvet
Yvonne Yvonne
Lloyd Corrigan
Sharpie Corrigan
Don Porter
Mr. Brent
Harold Huber
Pete
Joseph Vitale
Slim
Charles Evans
C.Y. Sanford
Kenneth Tobey
Pilot
Al Ferguson
News Vendor (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Lee Miller
Chief Hiawatha's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Charles Sherlock
Man Being Deputized (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Cy Howard, Parke Levy
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- My Friend Irma Goes West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Wallis-Hazen Inc., Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Walker
Cy Howard, Parke Levy
Leigh Harline
Lee Garmes
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Walker
Director
Cy Howard
Screenplay
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Parke Levy
Screenplay
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Warren Low
Editor
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 My Friend Irma Goes West
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What is My Friend Irma Goes West about?
Singer Steve, friend Seymour and fiance Jane, along with her dizzy blonde room mate Irma, have a series of misadventures on a California-bound train and end up involved with a gang of murderous gangsters in Las Vegas.
Who directed My Friend Irma Goes West?
My Friend Irma Goes West was directed by Hal Walker.
Who stars in My Friend Irma Goes West?
The principal cast of My Friend Irma Goes West includes Marie Wilson, Diana Lynn, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, John Lund.
When was My Friend Irma Goes West released and how long is it?
My Friend Irma Goes West was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for My Friend Irma Goes West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Friend Irma Goes West was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is My Friend Irma Goes West based on a book or true story?
My Friend Irma Goes West is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Cy Howard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Friend Irma Goes West?
My Friend Irma Goes West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).