The Reformer and the Redhead
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June Allyson in the film
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Directed by | Norman Panama and Melvin Frank |
Produced by | Norman Panama and Melvin Frank |
Written by | Norman Panama and Melvin Frank |
Story by | based on a story by Robert Carson |
Starring | June Allyson Dick Powell |
Music by | David Raksin |
Cinematography | Ray June, A.S.C. |
Edited by | George White |
Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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90 min. |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $1,123,000[1] |
Box office | $2,127,000[1] |
The Reformer and the Redhead is a 1950 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, and starring June Allyson and Dick Powell.[2]
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Overview
Kathleen Maguire (Allyson) is the daughter of a long-time zookeeper Dr. Kevin G. Maguire (Cecil Kellaway), who is fired from his job for political reasons. She turns to crusading young attorney, Andrew Rockton Hale (Powell), for help. Trouble comes both in the form of political corruption and a loose lion.
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Reception
According to MGM records the film earned $1,688,000 in the US and Canada and $439,000 elsewhere, resulting in a profit of $214,000.[1]
Turner Classic Movies showing
Turner Classic Movies presented The Reformer and the Redhead on October 7, 2015 in commemoration of what would have been June Allyson's 98th birthday. Shown before The Reformer and the Redhead was 1946's The Secret Heart, 1945's The Sailor Takes a Wife, 1946's Two Sisters from Boston, 1947's Good News, 1948's The Bride Goes Wild and 1949's Little Women. The last feature was 1951's Too Young to Kiss.
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