''Redhead from Manhattan'' is a 1943
comedy film directed by
Lew Landers
Lew Landers (born Louis Friedlander, January 2, 1901 – December 16, 1962) was an American independent film and television director.
Biography
Born as Louis Friedlander in New York City, Lew Landers began his movie career as an actor. In 1914, ...
and written by Joseph Hoffman.
The film stars
Lupe Vélez in one of her last screen appearances, Michael Duane, Tim Ryan,
Gerald Mohr, Lillian Yarbo and
Arthur Loft
Arthur Loft (May 25, 1897 – January 1, 1947) was an American film and stage actor. He appeared in more than 220 films between 1932 and 1947.
Biography
He was born in Denver, Colorado and died in Los Angeles, California. He is interred ...
. The film was released on May 6, 1943, by
Columbia Pictures.
The AFI Catalog of Feature Films:''..Redhead from Manhattan''
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Plot
Lupe Vélez plays a dual role, twin sisters Rita and Elaine. After escaping a torpedoed ship, Rita shows up in Manhattan, where she takes the place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.
Cast
* Lupe Vélez as Rita Manners/Elaine Manners
*Michael Duane as Jimmy Randall
*Tim Ryan as Mike Glendon
* Gerald Mohr as Chick Andrews
* Lillian Yarbo as Polly
*Arthur Loft
Arthur Loft (May 25, 1897 – January 1, 1947) was an American film and stage actor. He appeared in more than 220 films between 1932 and 1947.
Biography
He was born in Denver, Colorado and died in Los Angeles, California. He is interred ...
as Sig Hammersmith
*Lewis Wilson as Paul
*Douglas Leavitt as Joe
* Clancy Cooper as Policeman
*Johnny Mitchell as Marty Britt
* Lillian Yarbo as Polly
References
External links
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1943 films
American black-and-white films
Columbia Pictures films
Films directed by Lew Landers
1943 comedy films
American comedy films
1940s American films
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