Earl Carroll Vanities (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1945, Earl Carroll Vanities is a romance and music film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 92 minutes. “Through these portals pass the most beautiful girls in he world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Broadway producer Earl Carroll was a Ziegfeld-like entrepreneur who staged lavish revues featuring attractive young ladies. Carroll's annual "Vanities" provided story material for three Hollywood films: Murder at the Vanities (34), A Night at Earl Carroll's (40) and Earl Carroll Vanities (45). This last film was produced by Republic Pictures, a bread-and-butter studio specializing in Westerns and serials; Republic had made musicals before, but few of them were expensive enough to allow for lavish production numbers. Earl Carroll Vanities is likewise rather threadbare, though some of the individual musical highlights aren't bad. The plot, such as it is, concerns financially strapped nightclub owner Eve Arden, who finagles Earl Carroll into staging one of his revues at her club.
Who’s in it. Earl Carroll Vanities stars Dennis O'Keefe as Danny Baldwin, Constance Moore as Drina, Eve Arden as Tex Donnelly and Otto Kruger as Earl Carroll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Earl Carroll Vanities has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earl Carroll Vanities page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earl Carroll Vanities tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earl Carroll Vanities (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Earl Carroll Vanities change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Earl Carroll Vanities worth watching?
- Earl Carroll Vanities holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earl Carroll Vanities?
- Earl Carroll Vanities stars Dennis O'Keefe, Constance Moore, Eve Arden, Otto Kruger and Alan Mowbray.
- When was Earl Carroll Vanities released?
- Earl Carroll Vanities was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.