The Reformer and the Redhead (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1950, The Reformer and the Redhead is a comedy and romance film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 90 minutes. “M-G-M's love story with 1,000 laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town politician falls for an idealistic zookeeper.
Who’s in it. The Reformer and the Redhead stars June Allyson as Kathleen Maguire, Dick Powell as Andrew Hale, David Wayne as Arthur Maxwell and Cecil Kellaway as Kevin Maguire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Reformer and the Redhead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reformer and the Redhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reformer and the Redhead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reformer and the Redhead (1950)?
- In US, The Reformer and the Redhead is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Reformer and the Redhead worth watching?
- The Reformer and the Redhead holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reformer and the Redhead?
- The Reformer and the Redhead stars June Allyson, Dick Powell, David Wayne, Cecil Kellaway and Ray Collins.
- When was The Reformer and the Redhead released?
- The Reformer and the Redhead was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.