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1937 film by George Archainbaud From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thrill of a Lifetime is a 1937 American comedy film directed by George Archainbaud produced by Fanchon, and written by Seena Owen, Grant Garett and Paul Gerard Smith. The film stars James V. Kern, Charles Adler, George Kelly, Billy Mann—at the time a musical-comedy act called the Yacht Club Boys—along with Judy Canova, Ben Blue and Eleanore Whitney.
Thrill of a Lifetime | |
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Directed by | George Archainbaud |
Screenplay by | Seena Owen Grant Garett Paul Gerard Smith |
Story by | Seena Owen Grant Garett |
Produced by | Fanchon |
Starring | James V. Kern Charles Adler George Kelly Billy Mann Judy Canova Ben Blue Eleanore Whitney |
Cinematography | William C. Mellor |
Edited by | Doane Harrison |
Music by | Gordon Jenkins John Leipold |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Betty Grable also is featured, and Dorothy Lamour makes a cameo appearance in the film. It was released on December 3, 1937, by Paramount Pictures.[1][2]
The performing act of Betty Jane and Stanley, along with her colorful sister Judy, comes to Camp Romance, an island retreat run by "Howdy" Nelson, who offers unattached men and women a place to meet. Howdy's attractive secretary Gwen wants to get better acquainted with him.
Stanley wants to find a suitable romantic partner for Judy because, unbeknownst to her sister, a theatrical agent wants to book the act, provided Judy's not a part of it. Judy takes a shine to boat captain Skipper on the way to camp, where Stanley also bribes lifeguard Don into making a play for her.
After a case of mistaken identity ends up with the theatrical agent held against his will, the act entertains and Judy steals the show. They get the job, Judy gets Skipper and her new friend Gwen finally catches the eye of Howdy.
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